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Russell Cave National Monument

National Monument — AL

Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifacts representing 12,000 years of use in a single place. Although you cannot go in the cave, the discovered artifacts help bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.

Current Alerts

  • InformationPortion of the boardwalk is closed

    The last section of boardwalk is closed for ADA accessibility. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Source: National Park Service.

Upcoming Events

  • Junior Ranger EventSat Sep 05 2026

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