Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Come and enjoy the scenic beauty of the nation’s second largest national park. Come see the iron furnace, where coal was first introduced to the town of Cumberland Gap, which is nestled in the middle of the park. Come visit Hensleys settlement on top of Cumberland Mountain, for a blast from the past, and visit the local area and attractions surrounding the park in the Bell County KY/Claiborne County, TN area.

Getting There & Details

Phone
606-248-2817
Website
www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm

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