What is the Cumberland Gap?
The Cumberland Gap is a low-lying geological feature in the Cumberland Mountains at the convergence of three states, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. It played a pivotal role in the movement of both indigenous animal species like the buffalo, and of people before the existence of major roads, including Native American tribes. Facilitating westward migration and expansion, it served as a major route for early pioneers of the United States.
Today, its' nature trails and beautiful scenery can be explored by visiting Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
More Info:
www.tnhistoryforkids.org
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Spencer Young
The Cumberland Gap? It's a store that sells blue jeans on Cumberland ave in Chicago,il
John Alcock
good old lonnie donnegan song
Algernon Bhoomz
(The Cumberland Gap) Within the Appalachain Trails where the Cumberland Mountains joins Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee meet.
Chris Lee
Janet Leslie, It was when I was taught it. I use it in honor of my 3rd grade teacher in 1959. The apostrophe disappeared long ago, granted, just like good manners.
Player
Janet Miller, it's about the USA
Patty Smith
Cherie Hunt, me too
Marianne Frederick Halterman
If I didn't answer that one correctly, it would be a real shame!
Chris Lee
teresab, The apostrophe was used after the S, as in "its'" showing ownership, not "it is". I happen to have received an excellent education and when I received it, many decades ago, that was the accepted form. Today, the apostrophe seems to have disappeared, right along with good manners, you pompous horse patootie.
Janet Miller
The Cumberland Gap is where three counties meet. In the UK, they are not called states!
Lucy Shupe
There is a ghost town in Wyoming, called Cumberland. It was supposedly named because it reminded someone of the Cumberland Gap. It is in the high desert and the only time it’s green is late spring and early summer. Oh, finally no trees, only sagebrush.
Cherie Hunt
Living in Kentucky, I had better know this one.
Lindsay Fussell
Chris Lee, love your witty 2nd and 4th choices!
Kim Dortch Perry
Very beautiful area.
earlepg
My 4th-great-father Michael Stoner travelled a lot with Daniel Boone including over the Cumberland Gap.
teresab
No apostrophe required in the its. It's is short for it is. Otherwise do not use the apostrophe. Apostrophe misuse is an indicator of an inadequate education.
Carl Bowles
Carol Peat, Yep, I caught that too, hahaha
Alice Milne
Well, I learnt something about US history and geography today. Cumberland to this Brit meant nothing outside the UK.