BIRDSTONES
ILLINOIS
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COPYRIGHT MAY 31, 2009 PETER A. BOSTROM

   Both of these birdstones were found in Illinois. They represent the more common short body style. The one on top was found many years ago in Scott County. Notice a possible eye pecked into the side of the head, It measures 3 1/5 inches (8.9 cm) long. The lower birdstone was found in 1956 in Logan County. It measures 4 inches (10.1 cm) long.
   Illinois has not produced as many birdstones as some of the states farther to the east. These two examples represent the western distribution area for birdstones.

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