Russell Cave National Monument

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Prehistoric Cultures

For more than 10,000 years, Russell Cave was home to prehistoric peoples. Russell Cave provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North American inhabitants dating from 6500 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The cave shelter archaeological site contains the most complete record of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast.

		Native American Festival The Russell Cave Native American Festival is an annual event held in May. The festival features educational demonstrations of the lifestyles of Southeastern Native Americans.

Russell Cave

Shown above is the left entrance to Russell Cave. There is a natural spring that flows into the Cave. The water travels underground for one and a half miles to Widow's Creek, and then joins the Tennessee River.

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Russell Cave National Monument
3729 County Road 98
Bridgeport, Alabama 35740

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Main Number
(256) 495-2672

Fax

(256) 495-9220

Climate

The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons. Average temperatures in the summer range between 80-95 degrees. The average snowfall is between 1-3 inches a year.

Russell Cave National Monument

Russell Cave National Monument Information