Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifacts representing 12,000 years of use in a single place. Although you cannot go in the cave, the discovered artifacts help bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.
What you’ll hear
5 places to explore in this park.
- Beginning of the Boardwalk
- Cave Shelter
- First View of Russell Cave
- Russell Cave Bookstore
- Trail Sign by the Sinkhole
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