Description

Capture the Essence of Time

Remarkably, these rare fossil beds are confined within a 45-minute radius of Cincinnati’s center, situated atop this limestone arch. Among the layers, only about 1 in every 20 limestone layers presents the premium ‘A’ quality we specialize in, meticulously selected for its absence of soft shale.

Exhibiting a rich, textured golden-brown fossil bed face, occasionally revealing iron rust within the stone, the interior, just beneath the golden-brown exterior, boasts a sky-blue-grey hue when split or dressed square. Over time, the stone’s exposed surface will naturally oxidize, transitioning to a uniform grey shade around the 17-year mark and eventually evolving into an even monochromatic grey after approximately 20 years.

With a robust compressive strength of about 7,000 psi, this stone is resilient. Our offerings include both split veneer and slab/outcropping forms, providing versatile options for various applications.