Cathedral Caverns
| Author | : Whitney A. Snow |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2017-02-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781439659465 |
| ISBN-13 | : 143965946X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cathedral Caverns written by Whitney A. Snow and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1952, Jacob "Jay" Gurley explored a Marshall County, Alabama, curiosity known as Bat Cave. Amazed by its stalagmites and sheer enormity, he purchased the site and began transforming it into Cathedral Caverns, a spectacular tourist attraction that eventually became a national natural landmark in 1973 and a state park in 2000. Had it not been for Gurley's hard work and dedication, this cave, a geological treasure of international renown, might have remained a little-known hole in the ground. His efforts impacted local and state tourism, economics, and politics. This is the story of one man and his vision.
