About Cave
Set in the eastern part of Missouri, Cave is a storied little place.
Cave holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.95 square miles.
📰 Cave News Today
- Underground icons on Route 66: Missouri’s caves and the story of roadside tourism - News-Press NOW News-Press NOW · Aug 16
- Cool off at Onondaga Cave State Park dnr.mo.gov · Jul 1
- Cool caves to explore within driving distance of St. Louis St. Louis Magazine · Aug 10
- Stark Caverns near Eldon spotlights Missouri’s "cave state" legacy ahead of America 250 KRCG · Jun 11
- Missouri Ozarks feature thousands of caves. See inside a few - Springfield News-Leader Springfield News-Leader · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cave Unique
- The only place in America named Cave — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cave
- Dining Lodge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeTown
Population (2024)—
Land area0.95 sq mi
Coordinates39.0236, -91.0419