Cumberland Cavern (Higginbotham and Henshaw Caves)
National Natural Landmark
Photo of Cumberland Cavern (Higginbotham and Henshaw Caves)
IN
BRIEF
Cumberland Cavern, known to be at least 27 miles in extent, is one of the longer cave systems in the country. Two interconnecting caves contain stalagmites, stalactites, helictites, flowstone, cave pearls, botryoidal coral, gypsum flowers, needles, and pure white gypsum snow, as well as a wide variety of cave life. Ownership: Private.
Cumberland Cavern, known to be at least 27 miles in extent, is one of the longer cave systems in the country. Two interconnecting caves contain stalagmites, stalactites, helictites, flowstone, cave pearls, botryoidal coral, gypsum flowers, needles, and pure white gypsum snow, as well as a wide variety of cave life. Ownership: Private.
DESIGNATION DATE
1973