Standing rocks, Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Standing rocks, Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1893. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Standing rocks, c1893. African American man alongside

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This evocative photograph, titled "Mammoth Cave, Edmondson Co. Ky: Standing rocks, c1893," captured by the renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston, offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring beauty and intrigue of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, United States. The image showcases the unique geological formations within the cave, with towering, columnar rocks reaching towards the sky, their surfaces adorned with delicate stalactites and stalagmites. The photograph also features an African American man, dressed in turn-of-the-century attire, standing beside the magnificent rock formations. His presence adds a sense of scale and human connection to the image, emphasizing the sense of wonder and discovery that drew visitors to this subterranean marvel during the 19th century. Mammoth Cave, located in Edmondson County, Kentucky, is the longest known cave system in the world, with over 400 miles of mapped passages. Discovered by European settlers in the late 1790s, it quickly gained popularity as a tourist attraction due to its unique geological features and the challenges of exploring its depths. This photograph, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston in the late 1890s, is a testament to the enduring allure of Mammoth Cave and the rich heritage of American exploration and discovery. The image, held in the Library of Congress, continues to captivate viewers with its haunting beauty and historical significance.

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