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  1. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S. National …

    WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Explore the first great gateway to the west, where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Hike, camp, cave, and learn about the history and nature of Cumberland Gap and its …

  2. Plan Your Visit - Cumberland Gap National Historical …

    WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Learn how to get to the park by plane, car, or public transportation, and how to access its scenic overlook and hiking trails. Find the park address, GPS coordinates, and contact information for more …

  3. The Cumberland Gap: America’s First Gateway to the …

    WEBFeb 16, 2019 · Learn about the Cumberland Gap, a natural passage through the Appalachian Mountains that was a gateway to the West for animals and humans. Discover its geologic origins, historical …

  4. Cum·ber·land Gap
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    1. a historic pass through the Appalachian Mountains, from southwestern Virginia into southeastern Kentucky.
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  5. Things To Do - Cumberland Gap National Historical …

    WEBDec 3, 2022 · Explore the rich history, spectacular scenery, and unique features of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Visit the White Rocks Overlook, Gap Cave, and the Hensley Settlement, or enjoy hiking, …

  6. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Wikipedia

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    The gap was named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II of Great Britain, who had many places named for him in the American colonies after the Battle of Culloden.
    Woody Guthrie recorded a famous version of the latter during his Folkways Records sessions. In Rawlings’ interpretation, the Gap is “a devil of a gap,” telling the tale of a man preparing to make his way through the pass as part of a dangerous pilgrimage to Kentucky.
    What caused the Cumberland Gap? The gap was formed by the development of three major structural features: the Pine Mountain Thrust Sheet, the Middlesboro Syncline, and the Rocky Face Fault. Lateral compressive forces of sedimentary rocks from deep layers of the Earth’s crust pushing upward 320 to 200 million years ago created the thrust sheet. ]
    The Moon Bow is a rain bow only visible at night. It is located near Corbin, KY in an area known as Cumberland Gap. The Moon Bow is only visble on a very clear night during a full moon.
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  9. Cumberland Gap | Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

    WEBCumberland Gap, natural pass (elevation 1,640 feet [500 metres]) that was cut through the Cumberland Plateau in the eastern United States by former stream activity. It is located near the point where Kentucky, Virginia, and …

  10. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - American Battlefield Trust

  11. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park | Tennessee, Map, & Facts

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