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Russell Cave National Monument
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- Designation
- National Monument
- State
- AL
- Park address
- Bridgeport, AL
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 05/11/1961
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifacts representing 12,000 years of use in a single place. Although you cannot go in the cave, the discovered artifacts help bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.
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Bridge Work
Bridge Work Park Alert · Russell Cave National Monument · 10/14/2026 On Monday, October 19, work will be taking place on the bridge leading into the park. Pleas…
Presentation on North Alabama’s Ancient Rock Art
Presentation on North Alabama’s Ancient Rock Art Park Event · Russell Cave National Monument · Oct 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM–3:00 PM Presentation on North Alabama’s An…