Longhorn Caverns

Rich in history and folklore. A young geologic formation, only a few million years old. Bones of elephant, bison, bear, deer, other animals have been found here. When white men came to area in 1840's, Indians knew the caverns; Rangers once found and rescued a kidnapped girl from Indians in "Council Room." During Civil War (1861-1865) gunpowder was manufactured and stored here. In 1870's outlaws, including the Sam Bass gang, sometimes lived in the cavern. Site of night club in 1920's. Has many unique features. Was opened to public in 1932.

Longhorn Caverns is a historical marker in Burnet, Burnet County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Burnet County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6869, -98.3519 near Burnet. The nearest cataloged historic site is Longhorn Cavern Administration Building (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lakeland Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Hoover's Valley Cemetery, and The Tobey Community Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5053009724. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.