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Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentWindows on the Hornbek homestead
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
PO Box 185
Florissant, CO 80816

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(719) 748-3253

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(719) 748-3164

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Photo of a wildflower in bloom  

Did You Know?
The name Florissant comes from a French word meaning "blooming" or "flowering." Florissant, Colorado was settled in 1870 and named after the town of Florissant, Missouri. The name still holds true as there are both modern and fossil flowers found in the area today.

Last Updated: August 28, 2006 at 11:16 EST