Wyandotte Caves

Wyandotte Caves
Historic Cave and Siberts Cave
A black and white photo depicting a trail going into a cave opening, with trees on top of the cave.
An old photo of the entrance to Wyandotte Cave
Wyandotte Caves is located in the south central part of Indiana, near the border with Kentucky.
Wyandotte Caves is located in the south central part of Indiana, near the border with Kentucky.
Map of Indiana
LocationWyandotte Caves 7315 S Wyandotte Cave Rd Leavenworth, IN 47137
Nearest cityLeavenworth
Coordinates38°13′41″N 86°17′46″W / 38.22806°N 86.29611°W / 38.22806; -86.29611
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2976.htm
Designated1972

The Wyandotte Caves is a pair of limestone caves located on the Ohio River in Harrison–Crawford State Forest in Crawford County, Indiana, 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Leavenworth and 12 miles (19 km) from Corydon. Wyandotte Caves were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972, and they are now part of O'Bannon Woods State Park.[1] The cave system is the fifth largest in the state of Indiana, and it is a popular tourist attraction.[2]

The term "Wyandotte Caves" is used to refer to Wyandotte Cave (sometimes called the "Historic Cave") and Little Wyandotte Cave (also called Siberts Cave and sometimes the "New Cave"), but while they are close geographically and owned and managed by the same entity, the two are very different from each other.

  1. ^ "Wyandotte Cave". nps.gov. National Park Service.
  2. ^ "IU Southeast : Indiana University Southeast". www.ius.edu.