Built in 1856 by Michael Decker Sr. as a monument after recovering from a farm injury. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors welcome any time. Elk Herd Once roaming free across the Commonwealth, elk were completely eliminated from the state by 1867. Rocky Mountain elk were reintroduced from 1913 through 1926 and now number more than 500.
Elk are highly social animals.
They can be seen in their natural habitat along many roadways encompassed by the 227 square-mile elk range. Best times for activity are at dawn and dusk. Cows live just north of Benezette and weigh up to 500 pounds. Most calves are born from the end of May to mid-June. They can weigh as much as 800 pounds.