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Cumberland Gap National Historical Parkview from Pinnacle Overlook
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Fern Lake as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook, photo by Harold Jerrell

Photo by Harold Jerrell

Fern Lake as seen from the Pinnacle Overlook

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Pioneers cross Cumberland Gap  

Did You Know?
Between 1775 and 1810 some 300,000 settlers crossed Cumberland Gap and began settling the land west of the Appalachians. These brave pioneers were following dreams of prosperity in the wilderness of Kentucky.

Last Updated: May 13, 2007 at 13:43 EST