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TENNESSEE-
CUMBERLAND GAP
, TN-  1997

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CUMBERLAND GAP, TENNESSEE

 

HISTORY of CUMBERLAND GAP
Cumberland Gap incorporated 1903
Became national park 1955

 

PEOPLE of CUMBERLAND GAP

Named after England's Duke of Cumberland

Duke of Cumberland

 

ATTRACTIONS in CUMBERLAND GAP

Dr Thomas Walker recorded the existence of the Gap in 1750
Open daily
Free admission
Was a major route for pioneers heading west
Surrounds natural passageway through the mountain
Visitor center, museum, pinnacle overlook, iron furnace, Hensley Settlement, picnic area
160 site campground with warm showers
70 miles of hiking trails

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Original interior from 1920
Sundries for the traveler
Free
Originally the area schoolhouse
Provides free walking tour brochures of the Historic District and the Iron Furnace
Braille walking tour books also available
Cumberland Gap Drug Store Cumberland Gap Towne Hall
Lower Virginia Rd
Original glass barn of the south
A unique blend of over 6,000 gift items
Free
Colwyn St
Small, quaint, Victorian wedding chapel
Complete packages available
Free
Cumberland Gap Trading Company Cumberland Gap Wedding Chapel

 

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