Missouri Cave/Caverns

Not many people think about caves or caverns when thinking of history. But one should really consider caves as part of human history not just natural history, and not only in terms of shelter. Think of caves in another light. How many outlaws have used caves as hiding places? Hiding not only guns, ammunition, gold, silver, cash and themselves from Pinkerton's. Pirates hiding booty and treasures of unknown wealth. Gangsters hiding bootlegged liquor and gambling establishments from the revenuers. Civil War refugees seeking safety from opposing forces, fearing personal iniquities or death itself. The stories these caves could and should tell us about the past. What wondrous, enchanting stories that would enlighten one and all. Then maybe, just maybe one wouldn't be so anxious to use a bulldozer to fill in these majestic marvels of the past, present and future to create a super highway or shopping mall.