Luray in Page County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Luray Caverns
Discovered August 13, 1878
Rebecca Beall Jackson Graves
1922-2012
Former Senior Vice President of
Luray Caverns
Our Chapter Founding President
Erected 2019 by Shenandoah Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Features • Women. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 38° 39.793′ N, 78° 29.015′ W. Marker is in Luray, Virginia, in Page County. Marker can be reached from Cave Hill Road, 0.2 miles west of Lee Highway (U.S. 340), on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at the physical entrance to Luray Caverns. Ticket required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Cave Hill Road, Luray VA 22835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luray Caverns Virginia (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Luray Caverns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Beautiful Caverns of Luray (about 400 feet away); Car & Carriage Caravan Museum (about 500 feet away); Luray (about 600 feet away); Shenandoah At War (about 600 feet away); The World's First Bluegrass Festival (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Philip Long (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luray.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.