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Graham Cave

Graham Cave is a historic place in Mineola, Montgomery County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000420.

Mineola, Montgomery County, MissouriListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000420★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Graham Cave?

Graham Cave is a Native American archeological site near Mineola, Missouri in Montgomery County in the hills above the Loutre River. It is located in the 356 acre Graham Cave State Park. The entrance of the sandstone cave forms a broad arch 120 feet (37 m) wide and 16 feet (5 m) high. Extending about 100 feet (30 m) into the hillside, the cave protects an historically important Pre-Columbian archaeological site from the ancient Dalton and Archaic period dating back to as early as 10,000 years ago.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Graham Cave
City
Mineola
County
Montgomery County
State
Missouri
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000420
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.90591, -91.57420
When was Graham Cave listed on the National Register?

Graham Cave was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Graham Cave located?

Graham Cave is located in Mineola, Montgomery County, Missouri at approximately 38.90591, -91.57420. See the map above.

Is Graham Cave a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Graham Cave is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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