National Register of Historic Places

Great Saltpetre Cave

Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Listed
July 29, 2013
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
13000565

Location

237 Saltpetre Cave Rd.
Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky
37.37022, -84.20238

Significance

Great Saltpetre Cave is a historic district in Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 2013, under reference number 13000565. It is recognized for its significance in Industry and Entertainment/Recreation.

Categories

INDUSTRYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lair, John, House and Stables
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Hiatt, Bennett, Log House
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Wildcat Battlefield Site
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Mount Vernon Commercial District
Listed
7.6 mi
Wildcat Mountain Battlefield (Boundary Increase)
Listed
8.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Action near Wildcat Mountain (supplement)
1862Civil War
5.3 mi
Battle of Camp Wildcat
1861Civil War
5.6 mi
Battle of Camp Wildcat Approach
1861Civil War
6 mi
Battle of Wildcat Mountain
1861Civil War
6.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Great Saltpetre Cave listed on the National Register?

Great Saltpetre Cave was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Great Saltpetre Cave?

Great Saltpetre Cave is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Great Saltpetre Cave?

The period of significance for Great Saltpetre Cave is recorded as the listed era.

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