National Historic Landmark

Pine Mountain Settlement School

Bledsoe, Harlan County, Kentucky
Listed
September 5, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78001337

About this property

The Pine Mountain Settlement School is a historic cultural and educational institution in rural Harlan County, Kentucky. Founded in 1913 as a settlement school near Bledsoe, it now focuses on classes related to the culture of Appalachia and environmental education. It first operated as a boarding grade school for students of the rural region, then in 1930 shifted to operating as a boarding school for high school students. In the later 20th century, it was integrated into the Harlan County Public School System. Its campus is designated as a National Historic Landmark District, for its role as the first major effort to adapt urban settlement reform work into a rural setting.

Location

Bledsoe, Harlan County, Kentucky
36.94844, -83.18285

Categories

OTHER-ETHNICSOCIAL HISTORYEDUCATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Pine Mountain Settlement School listed on the National Register?

Pine Mountain Settlement School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Pine Mountain Settlement School?

Pine Mountain Settlement School is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pine Mountain Settlement School a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pine Mountain Settlement School has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Pine Mountain Settlement School?

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