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Russell Cave National Monument AL

Lat, Long: 34.97402063, -85.81560314

Designation: National Monument

Russell Cave 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 over 10,000 years of use in a single place. Today, Russell Cave National Monument helps bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.

Weather:

The weather in Bridgeport, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the low 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's. We receive about 50 inches of rain each year. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.

Directions:

Russell Cave National Monument is located at 3729 County Road 98 in Bridgeport, Alabama. It is situated in the northeast corner of Alabama, just south of the Tennessee state line.

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Address/Contact:

3729 County Road 98

Bridgeport, US, 35740

Phone: 2564952672

Email: RUCA_Information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Russell Cave in SpringWinter flood in December 2015Looking out of the cave shelterNorthern CardinalDeer behind visitor center