Dead men tell no tales. And at Dead Man's Hole, not only were you silenced, you were never seen again. The cave's earliest recorded discovery was by entomologist Ferdinand Lueders in 1821. The site is notorious for being the dumping ground for up to 17 bodies during the Civil War. Including those of pro-union Judge John R. Scott and several reconstruction era county government officials. An oak tree once stood over the cave and was said to have rope marks caused by hangings. A dark history for this county for sure.
You can search Dead Man's Hole Marble Falls, TX in google maps. The road is unassuming and if you blink you can miss it. It will be on your left.
Until 1951, powerful gases prevented thorough exploration of the cave. In 1968, the Texas Speleological Society were successful in their exploration of the cave. They found it to be 155 feet deep and 50 feet long. The cave has been sealed now. no risk of falling in but still a morbid reminder of the feverish wrath a mob can bring.
Once you drive down the dirt and gravel drive way, it comes to a dead end and a stone pathway will lead you onto the cave.
Historical Marker. Very minimal graffiti was discovered in the area. there was a calm eerie feeling walking around the site. no one else around and isolated. there was a small dump site next to the cave filled with pallets and furniture. didn't want to discover what else could be there.
the cave itself! It has been sealed off now and there is no risk of falling in but imagine a big oak tree looming over the hole and noose swaying in the wind.