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Russell Cave National Monument was established on May 11, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. The park serves to protect one of the most complete records of human occupation in the Southeast US, thus touring inside the cave is not offered or permitted (Compendium). Through elaborate excavations in the 1950s and 60s, archeologists were able to date the time people lived here from about 10,000 BCE to 1650 CE. This vast time period makes Russell Cave a unique spot to learn about not only the history of the Southeast, but also how archeology can teach us about the past. 
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Discover 10,000 years of human history, tucked away at Russell Cave. 
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Last updated: May 13, 2025