Burrows Cave
Burrows Cave is the name given to an alleged cave site in Southern Illinois reputedly discovered by Russell E. Burrows in 1982 which he claimed contained many ancient artifacts. It is in Olney Township. Weather is mildest over April, May, September and October, with 66–80°F highs.
A cave inside Olney Township
You can stay in Olney Township
Burrows Cave is inside Olney Township, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Burrows Cave
Burrows Cave is the name given to an alleged cave site in Southern Illinois reputedly discovered by Russell E. Burrows in 1982 which he claimed contained many ancient artifacts. Because of the many inconsistencies and lack of evidence for his claims of discovery and findings, the cave, which has never been located, is considered a hoax by archaeologists and anthropologists.
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Overnight near Burrows Cave
The first towns with rooms are Olney Township (7) and Olney (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Burrows Cave | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Township | in town | — | 7 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 9,590 | $109K | — |
| Olney | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,347 | $100K | C+ |
| Preston Township | 5 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,166 | $123K | — |
| Vincennes Township | 29 mi east | 45 min | 15 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 21,431 | $143K | — |
| Wade Township | 20 mi north | 30 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 4,282 | $120K | — |
| Robinson Township | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 9,399 | $134K | — |
| Newton | 18 mi north | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 2,715 | $95K | C+ |
| Robinson | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 7,283 | $109K | C |
Getting there
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More near Burrows Cave
Every place here is under 65 miles away.
59 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
64 mi Ancient siteAngel Mounds
37 mi LandmarkThe Cross at the Crossroads
60 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
130 mi National Historical ParkGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park113K visitors a year
57 mi Zoo & aquariumMesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
57 mi MuseumVandalia State House State Historic Site62 mi MuseumCANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education CenterPhoto credits
USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Cross at the Crossroads: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · George Rogers Clark National Historical Park: The original uploader was Agentmoose at English Wikipedia. on 2006-07-08., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: Randella (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Vandalia State House State Historic Site: Lyle Kruger, Public domain
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Burrows Cave, answered
Is Burrows Cave in Olney Township?
Yes. It’s inside Olney Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Burrows Cave?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Burrows Cave?
Evansville Regional (EVV), about 57 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 117 miles.
Where should I stay near Burrows Cave?
Olney Township (in town, 7 places to stay), Olney (in town, 6 places to stay) and Vincennes Township (29 mi, 15 places to stay).
Ask a local in Olney Township
Ask a question, or answer one, in Olney Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.