As a known Ohio River landmark, the cave was a landmark of this dangerous journey. From approximately 1797 until 1799, the cave was a hideout for a notorious gang of bandits headed by Samuel Mason, who preyed upon the lawless river commerce.
The cave, known as an Ohio River landmark, marked the dangerous journey. Between approximately 1797 and 1799, it was used as a hideout by a notorious gang of bandits under Samuel Mason's leadership, who exploited the lawless river trade.