Spears Cave
(Morgan County - US)
38.391670,-92.943330
38.391670,-92.943330
Depth 0m
Description
From Geneaology Trails
On the headwaters of the Gravois, southwest of Versailles, is a cave, called Cave Mills, about a quarter of a mile long-that forms a perfect tunnel through the hill, with a natural and ample opening at each end. It is walled, roofed and floored; the roof at the entrance on the creek is about thirty feet above the floor. In entering at this point there is seen a fine spring. One is impressed in looking at this, probably the most ancient tunnel in the world, with the idea that the prehistoric races built rail-roads and tunneled the mountains.
Comments
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Natural Bridge Cave | 0 | |
| 11.7 | Dry Sink | 0 | 0 |
| 16.1 | Attner's Cave | 0 | 0 |
| 25.3 | Elisha Cave [Small Spring Cave] | 0 | 0 |
| 71.9 | Rocheport Cave [Boone Cave] | ||
| 162.6 | Meramec Caverns | 7400 | |
| 163.2 | Fisher Cave | ||
| 559.0 | Stoney Springs Cave | 0 | |
| 563.6 | Matlock Cave (correct location) | 0 | 0 |
Interesting Tunnel
Natural tunnel 1/4 mile long. Directly beside the spring fed and beautiful Gravois creek. Private land, be invisible.
ozark_enjoyer (05/11/2024)
🚶: 2m