Benjamin Franklin's Mastodon Tooth

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com Guide

Listen to a podcast for this image.

The mastodon tooth from Benjamin Franklin’s property is one of many cultural resources cared for by the Independence National Historical Park. Until 2008, Franklin’s mastodon tooth will be traveling the world as part of an exhibit created for the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary (the 300th anniversary of Franklin's birth).

This artifact spotlight was submitted by Patrice L. Jeppson -- the historical archaeology consultant to the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Consortium.

Previous

• Artifact Spotlight: Benjamin Franklin and the Mastodon Tooth
• Ancient Mastodons and the Enlightenment
• Ancient Elephants and 18th Century Rationalists
• The Great Chain of Being
• Natural History and American Independence
• Benjamin Franklin's 300th Birthday

Next