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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Things To Know Before You Come
Hensley Settlement
Photo by Chuck Summers
Cabin at the historic Hensley Settlement

Come experience the beauty and solitude of the southern mountains! The story of early pioneers; settlers and soldiers; pristine mountain streams; sights and sounds of wildlife; pastoral landscapes- all can be found while exploring Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

Gap Cave  

Did You Know?
Gap Cave has also been called: King Solomon's Cave, Soldier's Cave, and Cudjo's Cave! The cave was originally referred to as "Gap Cave" because of its proximity to the Gap. When early pioneers saw the cave they knew they were about to cross the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky.

Last Updated: July 30, 2006 at 21:52 EST