Cherokee Cave
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Cherokee Cave
Has anyone explored this cave recently? Any photos? I am alsoo interested in finding a map of the cave. I know that recently a guy believed he had an entrance in this basement and even started a website about Cherokee Cave but unfortunately that site disappeared. I guess he didn't have a cave entrance after all. Any recent info on the cave would be much appreciated it, thanks!
Re: Cherokee Cave
There's a book called "Lost Caves of St. Louis" that's a fantastic read on the subject. You can get it at area Borders stores.
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RE: Cherokee Cave
There is a crude map in the Lemp: A Haunting History book as well.
Re: Cherokee Cave
recently a film crew was allowed down in the Lemp cave system which is attached (I believe) to the Cherokee System. You can view the footage at the following link.
http://www.mayorslay.com/stlouistraffic ... pelunk.asp
http://www.mayorslay.com/stlouistraffic ... pelunk.asp
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RE: Cherokee Cave
Very nice find! And yes, that is the same cave. The Lemp Caves were called Cherokee cave when it was opened as a tourist attraction by Lee Hess in the 1950's, and that was what the cave was historically called.
You know you wanna look:
www.undergroundozarks.com/blog/memorymachine
www.undergroundozarks.com/blog/memorymachine
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RE: Cherokee Cave
AMAZING footage! Thank you for posting. This is exactly what I was looking for. A friend of mine who wrote an article for the suburban journal on the cave in the early 1990's is thinking about doing a followup article and I hope she is able to go down into the cave.