Cumberland Gap

Cumberland Gap (HM1ISZ)

Location: Cumberland Gap, TN 37724 Claiborne County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 35.944', W 83° 39.983'

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First explored, 1750; Long Hunters used it until 1760, and Daniel Boone in 1769, cutting the Wilderness Trail through it in 1775. Hosts of pioneers followed even before the road was built in 1796. Postal service was established in 1795 and a post office in 1803. The Gap changed hands 4 times during the War Between the States.
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HM NumberHM1ISZ
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Marker Number1D8
Placed ByTennesse Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at 1:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 261490 N 4053707
Decimal Degrees36.59906667, -83.66638333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 35.944', W 83° 39.983'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 35' 56.64" N, 83° 39' 58.98" W
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Area Code(s)423, 865
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 801-819 Merlyn St, Cumberland Gap TN 37724, US
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