Natural Bridge, Natural limestone arch in Rockbridge County, US.
The 215-foot-high natural arch spans 90 feet across Cedar Creek, forming a limestone bridge within a deep gorge in Virginia's Natural Bridge State Park.
Thomas Jefferson acquired the Natural Bridge property from King George III in 1774 for 20 shillings and constructed a log cabin for visitors.
The Monacan Native American tribe considered the formation sacred and attributed it to their victory over the Powhatans in regional conflicts.
The Natural Bridge State Park maintains six miles of hiking trails, including the Cedar Creek Trail connecting to Salt Peter Cave and Lace Falls.
A stone discovered in 1927 contained the initials 'G.W.' and surveyor marks, supporting claims that George Washington measured the formation in 1750.
Location: Rockbridge County
GPS coordinates: 37.62750,-79.54530
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Natural geological formations featuring openings, arches, and caves across the globe. The collection includes limestone arches like Durdle Door in England, sandstone gates like Pravčicka brána in the Czech Republic, and coastal formations like the Faraglioni Rocks in Italy. These structures formed through erosion by water, wind, and other natural processes. Some formations serve as local landmarks, such as Window Rock in Arizona and the Eyes of God in Bulgaria. The sites range from accessible coastal locations to remote desert areas like the Aloba Arch in Chad.
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