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CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: The historic Wilderness Road that opened the state of Kentucky for early settlement passes through Cumberland Gap (Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia). During the American Civil War, control of this important entrance into Kentucky was hotly contested. Both sides constructed numerous fortifications in the area, and the Gap changed hands four times. Many of the earthworks, such as Fort McCook and Fort Lyon, can still be seen today. With 20,305 wilderness acres, this is the largest National Historical Park in the country. Pinnacle Overlook features a panoramic view of three states. Near the Pinnacle overlook is Fort Lyon, the site of the final surrender of the Gap to the Union on September 9, 1863.
* The National Park Service Map.
* Entrance to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
* Cannon at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park's Visitor Center (Still Closed Due to Virus).
* A Reconstructed Homestead at the Cumberland Gap, Kentucky.
* Fort McCook Earthworks.
* NPS Historical Marker at Fort McCook.
* NPS Historical Marker at Fort McCook.
* Cannon and Earthworks at Fort McCook.
* Walkway to the Pinnacle Overlook.
* The Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.
* The Kentucky and Virginia State Line at Fort Lyon.
* The Walkway to Fort Lyon.
* Fort Lyon Overlook and NPS Historical Marker.
* Fort Lyon's Cannon Emplacement (Minus Cannon) and NPS Historical Marker.
* NPS Sign - Cannon Missing Due to Vandalism.
* Fort Lyon Earthworks.
* The National Park Service Map.
* Entrance to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
* Cannon at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park's Visitor Center (Still Closed Due to Virus).
* A Reconstructed Homestead at the Cumberland Gap, Kentucky.
* Fort McCook Earthworks.
* NPS Historical Marker at Fort McCook.
* NPS Historical Marker at Fort McCook.
* Cannon and Earthworks at Fort McCook.
* Walkway to the Pinnacle Overlook.
* The Cumberland Gap in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.
* The Kentucky and Virginia State Line at Fort Lyon.
* The Walkway to Fort Lyon.
* Fort Lyon Overlook and NPS Historical Marker.
* Fort Lyon's Cannon Emplacement (Minus Cannon) and NPS Historical Marker.
* NPS Sign - Cannon Missing Due to Vandalism.
* Fort Lyon Earthworks.
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