Saltpeter Cave

Saltpeter mined here from which gunpowder was made that was used by Kentucky Riflemen during the War of 1812.  There are remains of those works in cave.  Reputed rendezvous for counterfeiters in early years.  Artifacts and Indian graves found in cavern.

Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
No. 209

Submitted by  Garrett and Sherry Lowe

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