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Squire Boone Caverns (Visit this link)

Squire Boone was one of the most prominent pioneers in the annals of Kentucky and Indiana history. He gained fame as an explorer, hunter, gunsmith, statesman, and minister. He helped to clear the Wilderness Road and, in his later years, was honored by Congress for his service during the Revolutionary War. Mr. Boone fought in many hand-to-hand battles, including the Battle of Fort Boonesboro. Eleven times he was wounded, taking him close to death on several occasions.

It was Squire Boone and his brother, Daniel, who discovered these caverns in 1790. Squire later escaped a band of hostile Indians by hiding in the caverns. From that day on, he considered the beautiful valley by the caverns to be holy ground. He eventually settled here with his wife, four sons and their families. Onto one of the foundation stones of his mill he carved this inscription: "My God my life hath much befriended, I'll praise Him till my days are ended." Upon his death in 1815, Squire Boone was laid to rest within his beloved cave as he had requested.

Glimpse millions of years in one moment as you gaze at dazzling cave formations and underground waterfalls. The same caverns discovered by Squire and Daniel Boone two centuries ago are now accessible via lighted walkways. Guided tours let you observe earth's secrets deep below the surface. Learn how these amazing passageways were slowly formed over eons of time, even as dinosaurs roamed the earth!

Rushing rivers and waterfalls rarely seen in caves carry over a million gallons of water through Squire Boone Caverns every day.

EXPLORE a living and growing ecosystem deep below the earth's surface. Stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and more adorn the cavern walls, ceilings, and floors. Come see what has taken nature millions of years to make. For more educational information scroll down the page.

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