April 30, 2024

The Lodge at Melrose Caverns

Rockingham County, VA



The lodge and caverns opened as a tourist attraction in 1932. Last week this building served as the tour headquarters for the Harrisonburg garden tours. I hope to return when I have time to tour the caverns. One of the attractions is graffiti from 1862, inscribed on cave walls by soldiers who camped on the grounds.



8 comments:

  1. Another post that we enjoyed, with very beautiful photos and information.
    Have a nice month!

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  2. The lodge is beautiful and I love the landscapes!
    Take care, have a great day!

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  3. ...a treasure in a gorgeous setting.

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  4. What a peaceful place! I wonder if WPA workers helped build the lodge in 1932. Lots of stonework buildings were done by them in parks. Yes, it would be cool to see the cave also!

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    1. I don’t know. I did hear that they built the limestone walls that line the Valley Pike in some of the towns.

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