Cathedral Caverns

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.