Hermit’s Cave

This tiny cave was the temporary home of an Italian hermit, Giovanni Maria Augustini, who lived here for a brief period in the spring of 1863. Later that year, the religious mystic left with a wagon train, walking the 500 miles to New Mexico.

Getting There & Details

Address
North Belfry Street
Map
Get Directions →

More Things to Do

Council Grove City Lake

Located 3.5 miles northwest of Council Grove. Fisherman will be hooked on the bass, walleye,…

Learn more →

Atkinson Log House

This building houses the two-story Atkinson Log House, constructed in 1858 on Clark's Creek near…

Learn more →

Cottage House Hotel

This rambling, two-story brick building began in 1867 as a 3-room cottage and blacksmith shop.…

Learn more →

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Al-Le-Ga-Wa-Ho Heritage Park Trail

The two-mile-long Kanza Heritage Trail loops through the beautiful and historic 158-acre Kaw Heritage Park…

Learn more →

Explore all of Council Grove →

Events in Council Grove

Nearby Lakes & Parks