Squire Boone Caverns consists
of approx. 112 ac located at 100 Squire Boone Rd in
Mauckport, IN. Currently the site has been developed as a
tourist attraction and consists of 17 structures,
undeveloped land, a creek, and a pond. The site is varying
in terrain, ranging from creek bed to steep hillsides and is
generally considered as undulating topography with several
flat areas that are considered tillable. Primarily, the site
is woodlands with several species of indigenous flora and
fauna. The site is underlain by a vast karsts system (cave
system) with the main cave consisting of nearly 1700 ft of
underground trails. The cave varies in ceiling height of
about 7 ft to a maximum of 90 ft in the larger cavern, An
underground stream flows through the main cave. The property
has nature trails for walking and sightseeing as well as a
hayride trail that is approx 5 m long. Most of the cabins
and craft shops in the complex are very old bldgs that were
located in the area surrounding the subject property. These
structures were removed from the original locations and
reconstructed as near original as possible in their present
locations. The Gristmill was also located in an area near
Laconia and brought to the present location and rebuilt. The
grinding stones were found near White Cloud, IN then
transferred to the present site and installed in the
grinding apparatus of the gristmill. The underground cave
trails are maintained by steel bridges and concrete
walkways, Indirect lighting has been installed throughout,
w/ electric cables laid in grooves that have been carved
into the stone. The Candle shop and the cave bldg both are
log replicas w/restrooms on 1st & 2nd levels. The museum,
drink stand, snack bar, bakery, candy cabin , Art Gallery,
Soap Shop and Grist Mill are handhewn log construction. The
Mill has a stone foundation w/log construction and a shake
roof. This is a 2-story bldg w/a lean-to, attached to one
end. A log flume diverts the water from the nearby stream
and is raised above ground level to rough cedar logs and
provides water for the water wheel and operation of the
mill. The basement is a cellar type w/dirt floor and houses the
operating gear for the grinding wheel & equipment. The first
floor is the grinding area which is a lrg open rm w/unfin
wooden floors and exposed log walls. The 2nd floor also has
a wooden floor and exposed log walls and is used as a gift
shop/retail area. Additional structures include manager and
caretaker homes, Rock Shop, Woodworking Shop & shipping
Shed. Most of these shops produced everyday needs of the
pioneers livelyhood. The main parking area is approx. 2 ac
and is crushed stone. There are small parking areas provided
for employees scattered throughout the complex. The general
lay of the land ranges from rolling to undulating with some
steep hillsides and two streams running through the
property. Roadway into the property is paved from the end of
the county road, to parking lot. Call United
Country-Washington Co. IN Real Estate at 1-800-609-3332 to
view this historic business and tour the old pioneer
buildings where Daniel Boone and his brother, Squire had
many adventures!
Property No.
13049-11160 Price: $2,950,000.00
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