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Western State College of Colorado

Folsom Bison

Bison inhabited the area and their remains are commonly found on Paleoindian and Archaic sites dating to before 5000 years ago.

Bone of large mammals from the house.

Bone of large mammals from the house on the Mountaineer Site.

Bison second phalange.

Bison second phalange: left from the Folsom house; right from modern bison (photo by Ron Rood).

Administrative Assistant:
Pam French
970.943.2015
pfrench@western.edu
Department Chair:
Dr. Allen Stork
970.943.3044
astork@western.edu
Address:
Anthropology Program
Hurst Hall 110
Western State College
Gunnison, CO 81231