Russell Cave National Monument

3729 County Road 98, Bridgeport, AL, 35740

Russell Cave National Monument

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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.

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    Amenities

    • Guided Tours
    • Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Living History
    • Historic Weapons Demonstration
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Birdwatching
    • Museum Exhibits
    • Shopping
    • Bookstore and Park Store

    About Russell Cave National Monument

    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.