Mauckport, Indiana: Squire Boone Caverns and Bones
Daniel Boone's baby brother discovered this cave, and when he died in 1815 he willed that his casket be left inside. Now he has a tombstone, too.
Squire Boone Caverns
- Address:
- 100 Squire Boone Rd SW, Mauckport, IN
- Directions:
- From Mauckport drive north on IN-135 for 3.5 miles. Turn right at the Squire Boone Caverns billboard onto Squire Boone Rd SW. Drive three miles to the parking lot at the end.
- Hours:
- M-F 10-5, Sa-Su 10-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 812-732-4381
- Admission:
- Adults $21.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Daniel Boone's baby brother discovered this cave and later settled here. His casket of bones are part of the cave tour. In the summer there is a village open with an active mill that still has Squire Boone's millstones.
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Daniel and Squire discovered the caverns, but Squire had a special affinity for them. He died in 1815 and was interred there. His bones were found when the cave was being opened for tours. Squire not only has a casket in the cave, but a subterranean headstone.