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The Olentangy Indian Caverns in Ohio are packed with natural beauty, history, and family-friendly fun.

🏞️ Natural Formation
Formed by an underground river carving through limestone.

The caverns span three levels with winding passages, rooms, and dramatic rock formations like stalactites and stalagmites.

The temperature inside stays a crisp 54°F year-round, making it a perfect summer escape.

🧭 Historical Significance
Used by the Wyandotte tribe as a refuge from enemies and harsh weather.

Rediscovered in 1821 by J.M. Adams, who carved his initials at the entrance still visible today. The first settler believed to have entered the caverns was J. M. Adams, a member of a westbound wagon train that camped nearby in 1821. During the night one of his oxen broke loose and wandered off. In the morning the ox was found dead at the bottom of the entrance to the cave. After exploring the entrance, Adams carved his name and date on the wall. The carving still remains but is hard to see due to being partially covered by flowstone

On July 4, 1935, the caverns were first opened for public tours. Based on archived newspaper clippings, the caverns property was often used as a meeting place for family reunions in the 1940s and 1950s.

Concrete stairways descend to the maze of natural passages and rooms occupying three different levels: 55, 75, and 105 feet underground. The second level contains Battleship Rock and The Crystal Room. Fat Man's Misery is a passage leading to Cathedral Hall and Bell Tower room which are the lowest area (105 feet) below ground.

******A fourth level — where an underground stream is believed to flow to the Olentangy River — has been partially explored but not opened to the public. Many miles of passages have never been excavated.******

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