Nature & Science

Russell Cave was declared a National Monument by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 because of its historical and natural significances. The right entrance of the cave provided shelter from inclement weather and the left entrance provided fresh flowing water, making Russell Cave a seemingly perfect home for the early inhabitants. In addition, the surrounding area provided plenty of wild game and edible vegetations
Artifacts recovered from excavations done in the right entrance of the cave include spearpoints from the Paleo-Indian period, atlatl counterweights from the Archaic period, arrow points from the Woodland period, and pottery sherds from the Mississippian period. The extensive collection of artifacts paints a comprehensive picture of the continuous use of Russell Cave throughout time.

 
 

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Last updated: April 24, 2022

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