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Bell Witch Cave
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National Register of Historic Places

Bell Witch Cave

On the National Register since 200818 years
Listed 20082 old viewsAdams

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★ Then & now

Bell Witch Cave, 1909 and today

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Bell Witch Cave todayThe Bell Witch cave1909Today

The Bell Witch cave · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.

About

About Bell Witch Cave

Bell Witch Cave, at 430 Keysburg Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 21, 2008. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the state level. The listing covers 2.4 acres. We have two old views of it, on this page.

What it isCave in United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1909 to today

  1. 1909The Bell Witch cave
  2. 2008Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 18 years
In old photographs

2 old views of Bell Witch Cave

Postcards and photographs from Adams’s archive whose captions name it, from 1909. Tap one to see it full screen.

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The Bell Witch cave1909
The Bell Witch cave
Falls from the Bell Witch Cave1909
Falls from the Bell Witch Cave
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Finding Bell Witch Cave

430 Keysburg Rd., Adams

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Bell Witch Cave

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Questions about Bell Witch Cave

Is Bell Witch Cave on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 21, 2008 (Register number 08000237).

Is Bell Witch Cave a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Bell Witch Cave?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Are there old photos of Bell Witch Cave?

Yes: two old views are on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata · old views from Adams’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.