Indian Cave State Park

Indian Cave State Park is a public recreation and historic preservation area covering nearly 3,400 acres (1,400 ha) along the Missouri River in southeast Nebraska. The state park preserves a cave with prehistoric petroglyphs as well as the partially reconstructed village of St. Deroin established in 1853 as part of the former Nemaha Half-Breed Reservation.[4] The state park lies ten miles (16 km) south of Brownville and eight miles (13 km) east of Shubert, straddling the county line between Nemaha and Richardson counties.[5]

Indian Cave State Park
Indian Cave rock shelter and petroglyphs
Map showing the location of Indian Cave State Park
Map showing the location of Indian Cave State Park
Location in Nebraska
LocationMissouri River, Southeastern Nebraska, United States
Nearest townShubert, Nebraska
Coordinates40°15′10″N 95°33′16″W[1]
Area3,399.7 acres (1,375.8 ha)[2]
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)[1]
DesignationNebraska state park
Established1962[3]
AdministratorNebraska Game and Parks Commission
WebsiteIndian Cave State Park

Some of the carvings within Indian Cave are believed to be several thousand years old, but their exact period and cultural affiliations are undetermined. The park offers 22 miles of hiking and biking trails, 16 miles of equestrian trails, camping, picnic facilities, fishing areas, and boating access to the Missouri River.[4]

References
  1. "Indian Cave State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "State Park Areas". NGPC Map and Data Portal. September 22, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  3. "Indian Cave State Park Brochure" (PDF). Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. May 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 28, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
  4. "Indian Cave State Park". Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  5. "Indian Cave State Park". Visit Nemaha County. Archived from the original on February 10, 2008. Retrieved January 24, 2010.
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