Later, Sequoyah's son wrote on the walls of Manitou Cave using this syllabary, documenting ceremonial events and other culturally significant information and history.

[2] In the 1830s, Cherokee people were forcibly relocated from this area along the Trail of Tears, leaving the cave empty for some time.

[4] In 1888, Manitou Cave was opened by the Fort Payne Coal and Iron Company and became a tourist destination.

Repairs, renovations, and conservation efforts followed, including the installation of an eco-friendly cave gate for safety and security.

"[11] To preserve the cave as a living record of history and to protect the fragile ecosystem, public access is limited to annual community tours a couple times a year and educational research.