Creelsboro Natural Bridge
Creelsboro Natural Bridge, National Natural Landmark in Russell County, Kentucky
The limestone natural bridge spans 104 feet across Jim Creek, making it the seventh largest natural bridge in the United States.
The formation was discovered in 1770 by hunters and later served as a navigation point for settlers traveling through the Kentucky wilderness.
The bridge area contains archaeological evidence of Native American settlements dating back 10,000 years, revealing long-term human presence in the region.
Visitors can reach the natural bridge through a short walking path from Kentucky Route 379, which leads to observation points near the formation.
During high water levels, the Cumberland River's waters historically rose high enough to allow ferries to pass through the natural bridge opening.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 36.88500,-85.23640
Latest update: April 19, 2025 12:57
Kentucky combines natural areas and historical places. The state includes cave systems, Civil War battlefields, colonial structures, and rock formations. Mammoth Cave, the Civil War sites in Perryville and Mill Springs display the state's natural and cultural heritage.
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