Longhorn Cavern State Park
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| Location | Burnet County, Texas |
| Nearest city | Kingsland |
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| Area | 645.62 acres (3.01 km²) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Longhorn Cavern State Park is a state park located in Burnet County, Texas, United States and is administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The land for Longhorn Cavern State Park was acquired in 1932 - 1937 from private owners. It was dedicated a state park in 1932 and was opened in 1938. The park was dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1971.
From 1934 to 1942, Company 854 of the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed residences, pavilions and an observation tower in the National Park Service Rustic architectural style. They also explored and developed the cavern.
The park is named for Longhorn Cavern, a limestone cave formed by the cutting action of an underground river that receded thousands of years ago. The cave was used throughout the years by indians, Confederate soldiers and outlaws, including Sam Bass, before becoming a tourist attraction.
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