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Indigenous Indians found shelter in Sequoyah Caverns so it is named for the famous Cherokee Indian Sequoyah, inventor of the only written alphabet of the Cherokee language. In honor of his great contribution the giant Sequoia trees, Sequoia National Park in California were also named after him. Visiting this Alabama vacation spot is a great way for spelunking enthusiasts to combine their subterranean interests with American history.
The Ellis family settled in this area immediately after the Indian removal in 1837. In 1890 Abner Ellis applied for the land according to the terms of the Homestead Act of 1862. Ellis’ descendants still own the cave and lease it out. The most famous feature of the cave is the Looking Glass Lakes that reflect stalactites and stalagmites in their black surfaces. |
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