National Register of Historic Places

Onyx Cave

Newburg, Pulaski County, Missouri
Listed
May 20, 1999
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
99000529

About this property

Onyx Cave, also known as King Cave and Boiling Springs Cave, is a historic natural cave located near Newburg, Pulaski County, Missouri. The cave consists of the main room measuring approximately 85 feet wide, 250 feet long, and 33 feet high, and two passageways. The cave features translucent cave onyx that is pure white to cream in color, some with reddish-colored banding. Formations range from the common stalactites, stalagmites, and columns, to beautiful draperies. An 8 foot by 13 foot vertical shaft was sunk in 1892 to mine the onyx. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Location

14705 Private Drive 8541
Newburg, Pulaski County, Missouri
37.88635, -92.03030

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

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

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When was Onyx Cave listed on the National Register?

Onyx Cave was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Onyx Cave?

Onyx Cave is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Onyx Cave?

The period of significance for Onyx Cave is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.

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