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4704
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William Linville and a son, who were murdered in 1776 while exploring an area in Western Carolina the Cherokees called the \"River of Cliffs,\" have left their name on several scenic areas - Linville Falls, Linville Gorge, Linville River, and Linville Caverns. Every years thousands of tourists visit and enjoy these wildly beautiful areas.
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8121
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Linville Caverns in McDowell County was discovered in 1822 by two fishermen. The cave is estimated to be over twenty million years old. Water dissolving the limestone and dolomite formed the natural passageways. In 1937, a local corporation bought the cave to develop it for tourism. The caverns opened in 1939 and were a huge success. A massive flood devastated the county in 1940, and the corporation sold out. Spencer and Mildred Collins bought the stock and took over management of cave. Linville Caverns, the state's only show cavern, is operated as a family business that has passed down through several generations.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 74 Issue 5, Oct 2006, p104-106, 108, 110-111, il Periodical Website
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15094
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Linville Caverns lie below Humpack Mountain between Marion and Linville. It opened formally in 1939 by Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Collins who leased the property. The couple installed electric lights and hired guides to make the caverns accessible to the public. Historically the caverns were used for more than tourism. During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers deserting the army hid out in the cavern. Slaves would meet in the caverns to sing and dance in the safety of the caves.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 16, Sept 1941, p6-7, 32, il
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15474
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Linville Caverns, the only known underground caverns in North Carolina, will be opened to the public by late summer. This newest development in the famed Linville region is expected to become one of the leading tourist attractions in western North Carolina.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 51, May 1937, p7, 24, f
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