Ridgedale in Taney County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Devil's Pool
Photographed By Richard Denney, October 9, 2011
1. Devil's Pool Marker
Inscription.
Devil's Pool. . The ravine below is a natural glade and sink formation. Glade lands are found only in the White River Valley of the United States. At the base of the ravine, there is a natural spring-sink named Devil's Pool. The pool's name comes from the Indian term, "Mnicapi Mahetuya" which means bottomless pit. The spring flowed through the Big Cedar Hollow until 1958, at which time, Table Rock Lake flooded the spring. Devil's Pool served as a primary source of water for the Indians, trappers, early settlers and the Simmons homestead which still exists on the property.
The ravine below is a natural glade and sink formation. Glade lands are found only in the White River Valley of the United States. At the base of the ravine, there is a natural spring-sink named Devil's Pool. The pool's name comes from the Indian term, "Mnicapi Mahetuya" which means bottomless pit. The spring flowed through the Big Cedar Hollow until 1958, at which time, Table Rock Lake flooded the spring. Devil's Pool served as a primary source of water for the Indians, trappers, early settlers and the Simmons homestead which still exists on the property.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 36° 32.051′ N, 93° 16.425′ W. Marker is in Ridgedale, Missouri, in Taney County. Marker can be reached from Ravine Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridgedale MO 65739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker is at entrance to the swinging bridge overlooking Devil's Pool, on the property of the Big Cedar Lodge.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,449 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.