1867 Missouri Women Cavers Make History

In 1867, twelve were the first known explorers of the Fantastic Caverns, a cave which had been discovered by a farmer some five years earlier. These women left their mark in history and, in
doing so, joined a group of pioneers in what was largely a man's world. Their names are inscribed on a cave wall and can still be seen by visitors today. From geologist and explorers to cave owners, Missouri women have played an important role in the history of caves for more than a century.

SOURCE
http://www.bransonplanner.org/fantasticcaverns/ozark_adventure/Ozark%20Adventure%20Fall%2010b.pdf
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