In 1952, Jacob "Jay" Gurley explored a Marshall County, Alabama, curiosity known as Bat Cave. Amazed by its stalagmites and sheer enormity, he purchased the site and began transforming it into Cathedral Caverns, a spectacular tourist attraction that eventually became a national natural landmark in 1973 and a state park in 2000. Had it not been for Gurley's hard work and dedication, this cave, a geological treasure of international renown, might have remained a little-known hole in the ground. His efforts impacted local and state tourism, economics, and politics. This is the story of one man an... Read More
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In 1952, Jacob "Jay" Gurley explored a Marshall County, Alabama, curiosity known as Bat Cave. Amazed by its stalagmites and sheer enormity, he purchased the site and began transforming it into Cathedral Caverns, a spectacular tourist attraction that eventually became a national natural landmark in 1973 and a state park in 2000. Had it not been for Gurley's hard work and dedication, this cave, a geological treasure of international renown, might have remained a little-known hole in the ground. His efforts impacted local and state tourism, economics, and politics. This is the story of one man an... Read More
In 1952, Jacob "Jay" Gurley explored a Marshall County, Alabama, curiosity known as Bat Cave. Amazed by its stalagmites and sheer enormity, he purchased the site and began transforming it into Cathedral Caverns, a spectacular tourist attraction that eventually became a national natural landmark in 1973 and a state park in 2000. Had it not been for Gurley's hard work and dedication, this cave, a geological treasure of international renown, might have remained a little-known hole in the ground. His efforts impacted local and state tourism, economics, and politics. This is the story of one man and his vision.
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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 27th February 2017
State: Alabama
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467124607
Format: Paperback
BISACs: NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection TRAVEL / Parks & Campgrounds HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) TRAVEL / United States / South / East South Central (AL, KY, MS, TN)
Author Bio
Originally from Guntersville, Whitney A. Snow is an assistant professor of history at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. A specialist in the 20th-century South, she is the author of myriad journal articles and a book titled Cathedral Caverns. A lifelong Guntersville resident, Barbara J. Snow retired after 45 years as teacher/counselor at nearby Arab High School. In addition to volunteering at the Marshall County Archives, she is a member of the Guntersville Historical Society and an avid traveler.
In 1952, Jacob "Jay" Gurley explored a Marshall County, Alabama, curiosity known as Bat Cave. Amazed by its stalagmites and sheer enormity, he purchased the site and began transforming it into Cathedral Caverns, a spectacular tourist attraction that eventually became a national natural landmark in 1973 and a state park in 2000. Had it not been for Gurley's hard work and dedication, this cave, a geological treasure of international renown, might have remained a little-known hole in the ground. His efforts impacted local and state tourism, economics, and politics. This is the story of one man and his vision.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 27th February 2017
State: Alabama
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467124607
Format: Paperback
BISACs: NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection TRAVEL / Parks & Campgrounds HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) TRAVEL / United States / South / East South Central (AL, KY, MS, TN)
Originally from Guntersville, Whitney A. Snow is an assistant professor of history at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. A specialist in the 20th-century South, she is the author of myriad journal articles and a book titled Cathedral Caverns. A lifelong Guntersville resident, Barbara J. Snow retired after 45 years as teacher/counselor at nearby Arab High School. In addition to volunteering at the Marshall County Archives, she is a member of the Guntersville Historical Society and an avid traveler.