Luray in Page County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Luray Caverns Virginia
Discovered August 13, 1878
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 15, 2023
1. Luray Caverns Virginia Marker
"Infinite diversity of beauty"
The Smithsonian Institution
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 38° 39.8′ N, 78° 29.01′ W. Marker is in Luray, Virginia, in Page County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Luray Caverns (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 300 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); The Luray Valley Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luray.
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Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 15, 2023
2. Luray Caverns Virginia Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 15, 2023
3. The Famous "Fried Eggs" Inside Luray Caverns
The eggs were mistakenly created in 1921 when workmen accidentally snapped off two stalagmites next to the tour path.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
