Clarksville in Montgomery County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dunbar Cave: a place of abundant life

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 4, 2023

1. Dunbar Cave: a place of abundant life Marker

Inscription. The first part of the cave has light, temperature differences, and some protection from weather. As you look into the cave, you see the twilight zone, with less light and temperature change. Many plants and animals live in or visit the entrance and twilight zone of the cave. As you look around, you might see: Nursery Spider Pickerel Frog Water Pimpernel Herald Moth Eastern Pipistrelle Cave Cricket Millipede Cave Salamander Eastern Phoebe

The time when the cave entrance was part of an entertainment resort, while, fondly remembered, is over. It is now a natural habitat which is accessible to all our visitors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Environment.

Location. 36° 33.168′ N, 87° 18.367′ W. Marker is in Clarksville, Tennessee, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Old Dunbar Cave Road and Dunbar Cave Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Old Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville TN 37043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunbar Cave: The Resort Years (here, next to this marker); Native American use of the cave entrance (here, next to this marker); Dunbar Cave Through the Years (a few steps from this marker); Dunbar Cave's Swan Lake

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(a few steps from this marker); The Dance Floor (a few steps from this marker); Wetland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roy Acuff (about 700 feet away); 1933 Swimming Pool & Bathhouse (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 4, 2023

2. Dunbar Cave: a place of abundant life Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.