National Historical Park · Kentucky, United States
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is a national historical park in Kentucky, United States, covering 24,547 acres (9,934 ha), established in 1940.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
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| Location | Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 24,547 acres (9,934 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 36.6042° N, 83.6872° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located at the border between Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia, centered on the Cumberland Gap, a natural break in the Appalachian Mountains. The park lies in parts of Bell and Harlan counties in Kentucky, Claiborne County in Tennessee, and Lee County in Virginia. The park contains the Kentucky-Virginia-Tennessee tripoint, accessible via trail. The town of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, is located inside of the park's territory. The Cumberland Gap Visitor Center is located on U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 57.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumberland Gap National Historical Park?
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is in Kentucky, United States (36.6042° N, 83.6872° W).
When was Cumberland Gap National Historical Park established?
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cumberland Gap National Historical Park?
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park covers 24,547 acres (9,934 ha).
Does Cumberland Gap National Historical Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland_Gap_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cuga/ — Official park page.