National Register of Historic Places

Cumberland Gap Historic District

Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky
Listed
May 27, 1980
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80000366

Location

Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky
36.60621, -83.67429

Significance

Cumberland Gap Historic District is a historic district in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1980, under reference number 80000366. It is recognized for its significance in Industry, Commerce and Military.

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Industrial
0 mi
Middlesboro Downtown Commercial District
Listed
2.2 mi
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Industrial
2.2 mi
Brooks House
Industrial
2.4 mi
American Association, Limited, Office Building
Industrial
2.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Burnside Captures Cumberland Gap
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Evacuation of Cumberland Gap (Union)
1862Civil War
0.4 mi
Cumberland Gap — First Confederate Occupation
1861Civil War
0.4 mi
Battle of Cumberland Gap (Union Seizure)
1862Civil War
0.4 mi
Confederate Recapture of Cumberland Gap (September 1862)
1862Civil War
0.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Cumberland Gap Historic District listed on the National Register?

Cumberland Gap Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Cumberland Gap Historic District?

Cumberland Gap Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cumberland Gap Historic District?

The period of significance for Cumberland Gap Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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