Kentucky Mammoth Caves
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History of the Caves
Timeline of History (Part 1)
Timeline of History (Part 2)
Timeline of History (Part 3)
Important People
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John Houchins
Franklin Gorin
Dr. John Croghan
Stephen Bishop
George Morrison
Important Events
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Saltpetre Mining
Earthquake in Missouri
Stagecoach Robbery
Cave Tours
Easy Tours
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Frozen Niagara Tour
Moderate Tours
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Great Onyx Lantern Tour
Historic Tour
Gothic Avenue Tour
Domes & Dripstones Tour
Mammoth Passage Tour
River Styx Tour
Star Chamber Tour
Difficult Tours
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Grand Avenue Tour
Violet City Lantern Tour
Introduction to Caving Tour
Wild Cave Tour
Personal Experiences
References
Important Events
There have been many events that have taken place throughout the history of the Mammoth Caves. Some of these were very important and significant for the Caves. For example, there was saltpeter mining and cave wars.