Lost River Caverns
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| Lost River Caverns | |
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 Lost River Caverns |
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| Location | Hellertown, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 40°34′51″N 75°19′51″W / 40.58083°N 75.33083°WCoordinates: 40°34′51″N 75°19′51″W / 40.58083°N 75.33083°W |
| Discovery | 1883 |
| Geology | Limestone |
| Access | Fee |
Lost River Caverns is a natural limestone cavern consisting of 5 chambers. The caverns were formed by the karsification or dissolving of the limestone by water. In the past the caverns have been called Rentzeimer's Cave and Lost Cave.[1] The "Lost River", so named because the source and mouth of the river have not yet been discovered, flows through it. The caverns are located on the east side of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, USA.
It was discovered in 1883 when a limestone quarry cut into it. It is presently open to the public.
[edit] References
- ^ "Lost River Caverns". http://www.showcaves.com/english/usa/showcaves/LostRiver.html. Retrieved on 2007-07-14.
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