Robber Baron Cave

Useful Information

Location:	San Antonio
Open:	After appointment, once a year open day. [2008]
Fee:	free. [2008]
Classification:	Karst cave
Light:	bring torch
Dimension:	L=1,512 m.
Guided tours:
Photography:
Accessibility:
Bibliography:
Address:	Texas Cave Management Association (TCMA), P.O. Box 7427, Austin, TX 78713. E-mail:
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History

1918	oldest dated graffitti in the cave.
1926	opened to the public.
1933	closed.
1970	managed by members of the Bexar Grotto.
1995	acquired by the Texas Cave Management Association.
2008	cave cleaned and closed by door.

Description

The entrance to Robber Baron Cave is a large sinkhole. It was developed as a showcave in 1926, and until its closure in 1933 some 300,000 people have visited the cave. The visitors were lowered to the entrance with a cable car. The enromous number of visitors is probably a result of its location right in the middle of San Antonio.