Between 1930 and 1930, 30-40 otherwise unemployed men were given the task of
building the Lemmon Petrified Wood Park. The entire project was financed by a private individual, O. S. Quammen.
All of the petrified wood, grass and other ancient plant life were gathered within a radius of 25 miles of Lemmon. Since Lemmon
is a mile due south of the North Dakota border, some of the material came from each of the Dakotas. On June 2, 1932, 10,000 people
gathered for the dedication of the park. In 1954, the park became the property of Lemmon when it was transferred by
Mr. Quammen's heirs under stipulations for upkeep and devleopment. During the spring and summer months, a curator is on duty
every day to guide tourists and look after the museum. approximately 6,000 people visit the park each year. No admission has ever
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