Ohio Caverns (#7-11)
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TheBeast
N 40° 14.292 W 083° 41.830
17T E 270558 N 4457685
The Ohio Caverns are located just outside of Bellefontaine, Ohio and are the largest known cave system in Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM21BZ
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2007
Views: 47
In 1987 a young boy was investigating a sink hole and discovered a system of underground passageways that were carved by glacial melt water. Ground water continues to trickle down through the cave to from stalactites, stalagmites and other mineral coatings on the walls and ceilings.
Marker Number: 7-11
County: Champaign
Significance of Location: Place
Bicentenial Mark: yes
Website address: [Web Link]
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
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