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 |