Building Stones of Maryland
http://www.mgs.md.gov/geology/building_stones_of_maryland.html

Maryland Geological Survey

This article written for the Maryland Geological Survey discusses the most common stones produced in Maryland quarries. Descriptions of the stones include, not only geologic explanations, but also their history and famous places in which the stones are used.

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Part of the Starting Point collection. The Starting Point collection includes resources addressing the needs of faculty and graduate students designing, developing, and delivering entry-level undergraduate courses in geoscience.

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• Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:Field Labs:Field Lab Examples: Building-Stone Geology

Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)