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Mammoth Cave Purchase Proposal Reported in Congress
Rand and others contemplate a 6 billion appropriation for the purchase of Mammoth Cave Kentucky by the national government. The cave, discovered in 1709, is tied to historic figures and land holdings including John Croghan, Gratz and Wilkins, and Elisha Dunn in Philadelphia with land that may add about 800 acres to the cave property. The article traces owners, deeds, and legal wrangles surrounding the cave and notes explorers and early guides connected to its fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Robbert Y. ‘Shemas
Kentucky
Congress
Digon
Heiman
Hywen Gentz
Lit
Franklin Gorin
Tristees
John Croghan
Aoitetos
Geent
Aosepl Fe. Underwond
Doctor Crophon
Brown Thenn Unlerwood
Sacaill Cave
Weatat Sarsay
Tani
Stephen Bichon
Bieben
Romebails
Gatewood
Gratz and Wilkins
Philadelphia
JRL
Han
Grorgr
Sopraim
Kentuch Hastors
Lausille
Mey
Tor
Vinceuis
Louinville
William Craghan
Colane
George
Mammoth Cave
William Croghan
Foder
Barmiint
Louiavile
Erish
Hannibal
Aed
Akere
Chilleen
Doby
Jackson
Soncal
Torent
George C. Gwathmey
Wiliam
Tno
Mamoioth
Sal Cave
Inn
Darth
Tom Craghann
Ter Graviles