The Squire Boone Caverns Story (Mauckport, Indiana)
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- In 1790, two experienced explorers, Squire Boone and his more famous brother Daniel Boone, surveyed the wild, untamed lands of Southern Indiana. While there, they were discovered and chased by Shawnee warriors, who were intent on killing the two men. When all seemed lost, Squire noticed a cave and the two brothers jumped inside. Miraculously, the Shawnees passed the cave like it wasn’t even there. Squire Boone, thereafter considered the cave holy ground, as God had saved them both from certain death.
This film details the exciting history of Squire Boone Caverns, things to see and do, it’s connection to Walt Disney, and the amazingly beautiful cave itself. It is quite an adventure!
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Loved this! Squire is my 5th Great Grandfather and my sister and I had the opportunity to visit the caverns a few years ago! Breathtaking! Thank you!
My pleasure, Lori! My Dad loved showcaves, and this was one of the very first I remember seeing with my family. I wanted to do it justice, and filmed it over three separate years, with three different cameras. The last camera I took inside the cave, brought out the most color, and told me: it’s time to wrap up!
I worked with a Squire Boone descendant at Louisville, and he was both extremely sharp and a descent, likable person. I have since met a few others, and their character is equally admirable. Squire left a wonderful legacy, with both his homestead and his children! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger Oh what a nice thing to say. I shared your video on my fb page and after my cousin saw it- she said it made her feel so proud to be related to such a person! Thank you for sharing! PS- I still love looking at my photos I took while we were there- the caverns are so beautiful and we got a photo next to Squire's marker!
I’ll leave you with a funny Squire Boone filming story, that happened a week before I published the video. I went over to the Goshen Baptist Church replica and graveyard for a few shots, took another shot of the historical marker at Mauckport, and set the GPS to find Enoch Boone’s grave in Kentucky. It took me all the way over to the Fort Knox area, and sent me north, up Dixie Highway. It had me turn around on the highway and told me to park along a very tall wall of rock, going south. The graveyard is above the 100 foot plus rock face, overlooking the highway! It is on government land as part of Fort Knox, you can only use the direct road with special permission! Who knew? 😀
Squire Boone Jr is my 6th great-grandfather, so we are cousins.
@@gergnoyl Very cool!
Our favorite cave! Only 8 miles from our home.
It took me three years and three cameras to get the shots I liked! I finally feel I got it.
My husband and I are currently binge watching all of your videos about So.IN, And We both say HURRAH! Bravo!! And thank you for the content!!!❤❤❤
Welcome to the adventure!
I've been learning so much about our great state from your channel, thank you!
Yeah it was a very popular place for the schools around Southern indiana kentuckiana for field trips, I've been at least 3 times.
: Oh its a shame the school system never mentioned anything about him being a preacher or build any church.
Thanks gccs.
He was by all accounts, a standup guy with deep religious convictions.
Love the story and the caves are splendid - thank you for making this video for all to see
My pleasure! Truly a beautiful cave.
Excellent video as always Roger! What an amazing true story that is. I didn't know about Squire Boone, having only heard about his more famous Brother. The Shawnee were some pretty fierce warriors from the sound of it. I will definitely add this place to my bucket list.
Squire Boone Caverns is a place near and dear to my heart. It was one of the first show caves my Father took us to, and I thought it was one of the best places on earth! It always will be, to me.
I filmed this over 3 separate years and with three different cameras. I filmed the cave twice, and the grounds four times, until I felt I did it justice. I wanted it to feel just like that first time I visited, seeing that grand grist mill, the village, walking through the awesome visitor center cabin, and being in wonder of the cave. When I come here on a sunny day, I’m 10 years old and the future is wide ahead! With this video, maybe other people will be inspired to visit, and make it a part of their good memories.
@mrbr549 You really should see it! It’s the most beautiful cave we have ever seen!
Roger you have found your calling in life , great presentation,s
Thanks Richard!
Wonderful video…now I have another place to visit on my bucket list! Thank you, Roger!
My pleasure! I’m editing several others, “already in the can”.
I went here 60 some years ago. There was a peacefulness. It wasn't so materialistic. Still beautiful. I would love to go back someday
Very interesting. I had heard that Enoch's grave was on the current Fort Knox property. My line is through Squire's son Moses, the second eldest son of Squire and Jane. Thank you for this info and keep up the great videos!
Roger, this was awesome !
FIVE STAR !
tyvm !
Thanks! One of the first caves, if not the very first, that Dad took us to. I wanted to do it the justice it deserved, with a fresh blue sky outside, and colorful formations on the inside, just like I remember. 🙂
thank you for the background! we just added this location to our indiana bucket list
My pleasure, Michelle! Such a great area, and with awesome sites that are all pretty close to one another.
Wow going to make the trip down from northwest Indiana to tour this
Squire Boone Caverns is wonderful! While you’re in the neighborhood, Indiana Caverns and Marengo Cave are also great! I’m editing Marengo Cave footage at the moment, having taken two tours this afternoon.
Look up hotels at Corydon, btw. Food and civilization are all there, and it’s close to most of the caves.
I love these caverns. I have so many fond memories as a kid. I look forward to taking my kids there as well
It’s a great cave! But the stairs at the end never get better.
DRAT! another addition to my bucket list.
Keep watching and you’ll end up staying a week in Southern Indiana! 😀
Am Shawnee decedent of Indiana. I have alot to visit from your videos. You've helped me learn more about where I've came from
This was the forbidden land of the Shawnee for a long time. Lots of Indiana Native American stories.
Shawnee Hoosier descendant here as well. It had to of been very difficult on them and all the other tribes as outsiders kept coming in and taking their land and killing them off and hunting up all their animals. And when they fought back to defend their land and homes they were considered as the bad guys 😳😵💫😶😐🤔😕
A no win situation I guess.
I have been born & raised in Indiana and would love to see some of the known popular encampment areas to do stone relic hunting.
@@bjbobbijo5066 Irony: I grew up with a girl, named Bobbi Jo, that was part Native American! Every summer she would tan so easy. I have confirmed Indian DNA, am proud of it, used to shoot bow and arrow with her all the time. Best memories of my life. She was a little tomboy, and one of the best friends I ever had.
On the other side of the fence, my great great great great Grandmother was kidnapped by Shawnees and sold as a slave: human trafficking. Her Father was stabbed to death and her Mother so mangled that she could never walk again. I see both sides of the argument, see no practical resolution.
There were brutal attacks on innocent people, both sides, and that required separation. If settlers hadn’t prevailed, we’d have no country. No one wants to give their land back and return to Europe or wherever their ancestors came from. Native Americans were forced off of beautiful lands, to some of the worst pieces of dried up real estate imaginable, and with incredibly stupid laws, that even prevented installation of electricity.
@@AdventureswithRoger I agree. Nowadays it can't be undone. I think if the average people had just came to live that they would have done well living with and or near by the indigenous Americans but because of gold, oil, mineral and land greed by the higher ups back in Europe it turned into a bad violent heartbreaking situation on both sides.
My 4xgreat grandpa Egolf and his family were the 1st white people to live in a certain big section of this county. In the library's history records it says that much later on he had told people how he and his family had lived peacefully around the Miami's and there was never any issues. He and his family were the only white people for a long time but it was no big deal because all was well and he treated the Miami with respect. Most of them had been killed off due to Anthony Wayne's orders but some still remained here and there.
In another section another set of my ancestors also lived peacefully around the Miami. They were the Braddock's. Sometimes a Miami would come look in the windows of my Braddock ancestor's brick house wondering what the weird white people were doing but they never caused any issues. LOL.
And a 3rd set of my ancestors, the Garrison's, were rescued by the local indigenous people around the South Whitley area. They too were probably Miami's. My Garrison ancestors had just reached the SW area coming from Ohio and had little time to get a little cabin built just to get them by for the winter because winter came early that year and it was a hard horrible time. The grandpa had to keep a fire going near the door of the cabin going at all times to keep wolves away because they had become an issue that winter. I don't know the entire story but something happened to the grandpa which left the grandma and all those kids alone in that cabin with no door. The local Natives had been watching and showed up with a big long wide thick furry bear skin rug to hang up in the doorway to block the wind and snow. They gave them other things too but I don't remember what. That grandpa made it back home to take care of his family and he thanked the Miami.
That is cool that you knew another BJ. I was and still am a tomboy as well. So are my daughters.
It sounds like you had a good childhood being outside in nature. That is a true blessing.
I made sure my kids played in the creek, mud, sand, mud puddles, climbed trees, dug holes, made a garden, hunted for medicinal herbs and wild food ect. like I got to do as a kid 🙂💜
My DNA shows me as what I consider to be a mut. A proud mut because I am indigenous American, mixed European, Scandinavian, African, and Asian. It looks like we are Saami descendants as well. They were/are the indigenous people of Scandinavia and much like our indigenous Americans.
It seems like southern Indiana had more violence but I don't know why.
If only people of all kinds could of gotten along with each other and chose peace over fear.
@@bjbobbijo5066what an awesome history your family has! I hope you or someone has collected it in a book somewhere!
I have a theory why Southern Indiana was usually a more violent place than Northern Indiana: different tribes, different beliefs. Miami and Delaware seemed to try and get along with everyone, Shawnees were very territorial and war was a way of life. They had a fierce reputation. Shawnees controlled southern Indiana for a long time.
I think it’s notable that if you go to the Hoosier National Forest, near Lake Monroe, there’s the “Indian Cemetery”, in which Indians and white people were buried together, because they lived and died together. Indiana is also the first state to prosecute white people for murdering Indians.
Such a wonderful story. Love history.
Gotta see this! All these Indiana caves are gorgeous.
And best of all, the show caves are within 15 minutes of one another, except for Twin Caves and Blue Spring Caverns.
1) Indiana Caverns
2) Wyandotte Caves
3) Squire Boone Caverns
4) Marengo Cave
5) Twin Caves (Mitchell)
6) Bluespring Caverns Park (close to the town of Mitchell)
Beautiful caverns!
Squire Boone and Marengo (just 30 minutes away) are two of the most beautiful caves I’ve ever seen!
I’m somehow related to Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett through a man named Squire Lee. This is a great video, I lived in Indiana for many years and didn’t know about this. Thank you!
My pleasure! Squire Boone history is still very near and dear to people in Harrison County. His relatives still live in the area, I used to work with one: great guy!
Wow. Enchanting music awesome vid
One of my favorite Indiana Caves. Marengo Cave is also awesome
Awesome video and great story. Thank you.
My pleasure, Michael!
Loved it.
Man this is awesome. Definitely glad I stumbled across your channel 👍
Welcome to the adventure! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger thank u buddy 🙂
I was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Daniel Boone spent much time there and it is, by default, the first permanent settlement west of the alleghany mountains after Boonesboro was abandoned due to the revolutionary war. There is still a replica fort standing, built in the 1930's. Much history between our states.
Boonesboro / Boone’s Tavern is on my list!
Just amazing thank you!
My pleasure! This cave is very dear to me, being one of the first caves my Dad ever took us to.
Beautiful!!!!!!
Very beautiful place, if you can do stairs! Highly recommended
Definitely took my breath away! 💚 Thank You.
One of my favorite showcaves, since they opened up that beautiful area in the back.
@@AdventureswithRoger I'm not ashamed to say, the beauty of the caverns brought tears to my eyes.🕊
What an amazing story. My Great grandmother was half Shawnee.
Have always loved the cave and it’s history. It’s one of the first showcaves my Dad ever took us to.
I havent been there since I was a kid. Now I wanna go back this spring.
Remember I told you: the spiral staircase gets worse the older you get! 😀
I went there on a field trap when I was a kid and took my kid there as an adult that place is something to see I like plus I love Daniel Boone as red blooded kentuckian
Marengo is about 20 minutes north and awesome. They opened up Indiana Caverns a few years back, our newest showcave. All told, that thing is 45 miles of passages and the longest in the state. It also has a boat ride. It’s on the same road to Squire Boone.
I am eagerly waiting the re-opening of Wyandotte. Your kids would love it as visitors are given miner helmets with lights for the tour. It has the largest underground mountain in North America. I’ve done it twice, and it was tough when I was younger. I need to get ready before May 2023 as they might reopen. It’s the last showcave in Indiana, and likely the last I’ll cover on this channel, I’ve done the rest.
Indiana Caverns is just a small section of Binkley Cave System which is the longest cave in Indiana and the eighth longest in the U.S.. I'm certain that you already knew that though.
I love to look at the map of the system overlayed onto a map of the county. It's neat to see where it goes and what springs I've drank from, etc.
Been there a couple of times, as my grandfather was born just east of there by Buena Vista(St Peters).
They once had a campground years ago.
Before I moved down here, I’d only been 3 times. But now that it’s only about 45 minutes away, I’ve dropped by double that amount.
I didn't know the history of this cave. If I were about 30 years younger and not claustrophobic now, I would like to check it out. Thanks for sharing
That spiral staircase at the end is tough. Marengo is only about 20 or so steps, much easier by far.
Squire Boone’s son Samuel was my ancestor. His younger brother was Daniel. My ancestor uncle Issac Crabtree and Mathias Brandenburg were friends of the family. Many of my relatives still live in the Daniel Boone National Forest. According to family records, Mathias was contracted to build a fort for Daniel Boone. Mathias, lived at the fort with his wife. My uncle Issac Crabtree and a slave managed to escape the massacre of Daniel’s son and friends. Samuel was a gunsmith, who also fought in the AR. Issac’s sister Hanna Crabtree Smyth was my ancestor, and Samuel’s great granddaughter, who was half Cherokee married my Greatx2 grandfather, James Brandenburg and she was a descendant cousin of Alexander Hamilton, who was a first cousin 3 times removed.
Alittle later my great something grandfather was the postmaster at mauckport and also the local blacksmith livery
The floods have been rough on the riverfront. Would’ve been great to see what it was like before.
My former Sister in law, was born and raised in nearby Lanesville and formerly worked here in her teens as a docent.
It’s a very special place and has a certain serenity about the grounds. As soon as I reach the creek, I feel at peace. 🙂
At 3:37, I'm seeing a face on the back gray rock. Eyes look closed with weights or rocks over eyelids(to keep closed), mouth looks open for the entrance to cave.
Neat place to visit. Loved the video
Awesome cave, lousy stairs! 😀
@@AdventureswithRoger I’m permanently disabled in a power wheelchair now so I will never be able to go back.
@@edwardh1591 After that visit last year, it may be my last.
There’s a cave near Branson where you take a golf cart through it: that sounds ideal! There’s even a stop where you can get refreshments, like a drive through!
@@AdventureswithRoger unfortunately the only travel I do now is to the doctor. I enjoy your channel so please keep traveling. I’m from jasper Indiana myself. Where you from?
@@edwardh1591 I’m originally from Greenwood, a suburb of Indianapolis. I now reside at Greenville, northwest of New Albany. It puts me close to all my favorite places!
Some of these films take way too long, I prefer to put out videos weekly, but I enjoy bringing all of them to light. My one cousin lives in an assisted living place, and told me that both she and others living there, enjoyed my movies as a getaway. It is my sincere honor to do that! I also note if places are or aren’t handicap accessible. I’m actually planning a video of places people can visit, with a wheelchair or motorized scooter.
It just brings me joy that these films bring back memories, provide a mental getaway, travel ideas for families, or places to disappear when life gets too busy. But most of all, I love to talk with people, both on the road and in the comments! It makes it all worthwhile. 🙂
That was beautiful. Not sure how to get up 74 steps but I'll just sit down and rest if thats what it takes. Thank you. Hope none of the healthy people mind.
That spiral staircase will take the wind out of you! Everyone on the tour took it pretty slow. I asked the young tour guide, “How many times a day do you do this?” He just smiled and said, “Twice a day.” 😀
@@AdventureswithRoger is that cave haunted? I used to have trouble breathing at my freinds house because it was haunted. Now i can't breath because of COPD. An I'm 67. If it's haunted that would be even worse.
@@chrisblack8390 I’ve never heard of it being haunted, although the casket next to the path is creepy.
I'm trying to find that pretty piano piece, Roger. What is it?
I have seen many times over the past decades advertising Squire Boone's Cave but never have seen it. (Been to historic Mammoth Cave, Kentucky and Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, Tennessee) Got to try that cave...it seems easy to stroll through.
Keep them coming!
Tell me the minutes / seconds where you hear it, and I’ll look up what I used.
Squire Boone is a relatively easy walk through, until the end. The spiral staircase up is a cardio workout! I’d say it was just me, and my summer of ice cream and chili dogs, but the people in front of me were huffing and puffing by the time they reached the top!
Roger - it's at 3:44 time count.
@@tsf5-productions “White River” by Aakash Gandhi. It may be hard to find outside of TH-cam.
Squire Boone knew how the current owner obtain that property he would turn over in his grave. I worked for squire Boone for about three years that the New Albany facility and get to know the owner pretty well. When I asked him how he became the owner of it he told me his father had won it in a poker game.
Not an uncommon story in southern Indiana! 😀
What time of year is recommended for best viewing
I see they have on jackets. So guessing fall
R.i.p. Mr Boone Jr
Anytime of the year is good to visit Squire Boone Caverns. But if you want to see candle making and pioneer crafts, the village is only open during the summer.
The cave is a constant 54 degrees Fahrenheit year round, no matter what it is outside. It’s very common for people to bring light jackets, even in summer: It can be 40 to 50 degrees hotter outside! 🙂
We visited the Boone-Hutchinson Cemetery and there is a Moses Boone buried there. Could this be Sqire Boone's son?
Correct Cemetery, correct son!
1769 - 1853. It’s a white headstone.
39.58713° N, 86.93025° W
@@AdventureswithRoger thanks! The view of the surrounding countryside from the cemetery is breathtaking.
I thought Squire Boone was Daniel's father.
No, he was Daniels younger brother.
@@AdventureswithRoger Actually, you are both right. Their father's name was Squire also.
This is the wrong video, but the Miami Indians had stories of a gold deposit on the Wabash River. They are a different tribe than the silver mine story Indians I think.
The intriguing thing is that the cliffs above the Wabash, have caves just like the lower white river!
@@AdventureswithRoger lots of mining limestone around hear. Logansport has old stone quaries all around at least five or six. The biggest bluffs around here are underneath logansport. Not much luck with cave's around logansport. I've only heard of one and it's locked up
One of these days I’ll make it back north! I have a story about Indiana’s Native American leaders