The Patoka Formation is a geologic formation in Illinois. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

Patoka Formation
Stratigraphic range: Pennsylvanian
TypeFormation
Unit ofMcLeansboro Group
UnderliesBond Formation
OverliesShelburn Formation
Location
RegionIllinois and Indiana
CountryUnited States

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.