Saltpeter Cave. Saltpeter mined here from which gunpowder was made that was used by Kentucky riflemen during the War of 1812. There are remains of those works in cave. Reputed rendezvous for counterfeiters in early years. Artifacts and Indian graves found in cavern. Dedicated September 27, 1963.
by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Highways Department #0209 of the Kentucky Historical Marker series
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