Cumberland Caverns

Cumberland Caverns

Cumberland Caverns is a national natural landmark and show cave located in Warren County, Tennessee, near McMinnville. It is the third longest cave in Tennessee and the 24th longest cave in the United States.

Details

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Date
1961
Isbn
9780979617805
Last1
Barr, Jr|first1=Thomas C.
Pages
470–482
Title
Caves of Tennessee, Bulletin 64
Access
restricted
Length
27.7 mi
Geology
Monteagle Limestone
Lighting
electric
Location
McMinnville, Tennessee, US
Discovery
1810 by Aaron Higginbotham
Publisher
State of Tennessee, Department of Conservation and Commerce, Division of Geology
Show Cave
July 4th, 1956
Coords Ref
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Other Name
Higgenbotham Cave, Henshaw Cave
Entrance List
Higginbotham Cave, Henshaw Cave, Onyx Curtain
Photo Caption
Cumberland Caverns - Three Chessmen
Entrance Count
3