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Listed in African American history, Historical landmark, National forest, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

• 68 Cedar Grv Rd
  Simpson, Illinois 62985
• 618 658-2111
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/shawnee/recarea/?recid=81897

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Description

Tucked into the sandstone country near Simpson, Sand Cave is a natural rock shelter with a powerful connection to local Underground Railroad traditions. Stories of freedom seekers hiding in the region give this quiet place a deeper meaning than its rugged setting alone suggests. Visitors can take time to look closely at the surrounding forest and rock formations while reflecting on the difficult journeys made by people seeking liberty. Sand Cave is best approached as both a natural feature and a place of remembrance, where landscape and frontier-era history meet.

Historical References / Learn More

• Shawnee National Forest — U.S. Forest Service
• Underground Railroad National Historic Network — National Park Service

Listing Tags

African American history, Illinois History, nature and history, rock shelter, Shawnee National Forest, Simpson, underground railroad

Street

68 Cedar Grv Rd

Monday Hours

Open 24 hours

Tuesday Hours

Open 24 hours

Wednesday Hours

Open 24 hours

Thursday Hours

Open 24 hours

Friday Hours

Open 24 hours

Saturday Hours

Open 24 hours

Sunday Hours

Open 24 hours

Latitude

37.501055

Longitude

-88.643340

Children

Good for kids

Country

USA

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