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

Dunbar Cave's Swan Lake

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 4, 2023

1. Dunbar Cave's Swan Lake Marker

Inscription. Originally a small stream came out of the cave. It was dammed in 1926 to make "Swan Lake", which was enlarged in 1933.

Human activities on the surface such as building and farming deposit silt in the lake, making it shallow and allowing plants to grow on the bottom. The green algae floating on the surface is a natural part of the lake life, which includes other plants, insects (especially their aquatic larvae), fish, frogs and toads, turtles, snakes and mammals. What might you see in and around the lake?

Canada Geese
Green Heron
Muskrat
Swamp Milkweed
Red-eared Slider turtle
Dragonfly
Great Blue Heron
Fallen trees provide perches and shelter for native wildlife.
Jewelweed
Ironweed
Belted Kingfisher

Erected by Tennessee State Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 36° 33.162′ N, 87° 18.365′ 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.

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Native American use of the cave entrance (a few steps from this marker); Dunbar Cave: The Resort Years (a few steps from this marker); Dunbar Cave: a place of abundant life (a few steps from this marker); Dunbar Cave Through the Years (a few steps from this marker); The Dance Floor (within shouting distance of this marker); Wetland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roy Acuff (about 600 feet away); 1933 Swimming Pool & Bathhouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, June 4, 2023

2. Dunbar Cave's Swan Lake 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 45 times since then and 6 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.