Danbury Township in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dromaeosaurus
DROM-ee-oh-SOAR-us • "Running Lizard"
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 8, 2024
1. Dromaeosaurus Marker
Late Cretaceous (75 million years ago) • 35 lbs. • Canada & the United States • Other dinosaurs • 3 feet, 6 feet
Fast Facts
Dromaeosaurus had a large "killing claw" on each foot that helped it take down prey. • This dinosaur's long legs suggest it was a fast runner, which is why its name is Greek for "running lizard." The first Dromaeosaurus fossil was found in Alberta in 1914. Additional fossils have been unearthed in Montana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Paleontology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 41° 31.184′ N, 82° 50.922′ W. Marker is near Danbury, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is in Danbury Township. Marker can be reached from South Lightner Road (County Road 35) 0.8 miles State Route 163, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 267 S Lightner Rd, Port Clinton OH 43452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dilophosaurus (here, next to this marker); Angustinaripterus (here, next to this marker); Australovenator (a few steps from this marker); Pygmy (Mini) Goat (approx. 1.2 miles away); World's Shortest Airline (approx. 1.3 miles away); Lockwood
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 8, 2024
2. Dromaeosaurus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
