Details for Natural Bridge Caverns

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5091003552

Data

Marker Number 3552
Atlas Number 5091003552
Marker Title Natural Bridge Caverns
Index Entry Natural Bridge Caverns
Address
City New Braunfels
County Comal
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 563635
UTM Northing 3284896
Subject Codes archeology; geology
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location from New Braunfels about 8.5 mi. west, caverns located on FM 1863
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text Discovered March 27, 1960, by four students of St. Mary's University, San Antonio. Named for the rock bridge that marks entrance. Dedicated on August 5, 1964 by Governor John Connally. Of early cretaceous age; still forming. Site of artifacts from 5000 B.C., and human remains at least 8,000 years old; also Indian campsites. 1967