The Mining of Alum Cave
| Title | The Mining of Alum Cave |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Jenkins, Gary C. |
| Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Pages | 4-8 |
| Date Published | winter |
| Subjects | Clingmans Dome, History, Land tenure, Mount Le Conte |
| Description | Provides a history of Alum Cave, from its discovery, by either Yonaguska or Ephraim Mingus, including descriptions of the area, various mining endeavors, several changes of hands, its importance in the Civil War, and the lumbering that inspired the formation of the GSMNP. |
| Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |
