Jaybird Cave

Cave in Tennessee, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jaybird Cave is a cave located in Perry County, Tennessee. The cave is located in a hollow near the Buffalo River northeast of Lobelville.[1] The cave reportedly served as shelter for Henri DeLobel, the founder of Lobelville.[3] There is archeological evidence of saltpeter mining in the cave.[4] It is a roosting location for the endangered little brown bat. In 2013, white nose syndrome was detected in the cave.[5]

Coordinates35°46′N 87°45′W[1]
Length2.6 miles (4.2 km) [2]
Entrances1
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LocationPerry County, Tennessee, US
Coordinates35°46′N 87°45′W[1]
Length2.6 miles (4.2 km) [2]
Entrances1
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