History
The natural bridge formation is said by geologists to date back about 200 million years. It was formed by water erosion of the weaker sandstone away from the stronger stone bridge spans, creating an erosion feature: natural-bridge.
The park itself opened in 1954 to the public. It has long been known that the Creek Indians lived in this area, and they probably used the bridge-cave enclosure for shelter. Downhill from the bridge is the image of an Indian stone head. It is not known how it got there. Perhaps it was the image of an Indian chief, or some type of symbolism for the Native Americans.
This location was formerly known as "Lodi."
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