Cumberland Gap, Tennessee facts for kids
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Cumberland Gap, Tennessee
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Town of Cumberland Gap | |
Cumberland Gap, as viewed from the Pinnacle Overlook
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Nickname(s):
The Gap
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Location of Cumberland Gap in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
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Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
County | Claiborne |
Settled | 1770s |
Incorporated | 1907 |
Named for | Cumberland Gap mountain pass |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
• Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 494 |
• Estimate
(2019)
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490 |
• Density | 1,489.36/sq mi (575.34/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes |
37724, 37752
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Area code(s) | 423 |
FIPS code | 47-18880 |
GNIS feature ID | 2406347 |
Cumberland Gap is a town in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 494 at the 2010 census, and estimated to be 490 in 2019. The town is located below the Cumberland Gap, a historic mountain pass for which is the town's namesake, and inside of the boundaries of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
The majority of the town's downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cumberland Gap Historic District.
History
In 1888, a work camp was established at Cumberland Gap by Scottish-born entrepreneur Alexander Arthur (1846–1912) to house workers needed to build a tunnel for the Knoxville, Cumberland Gap & Louisville Railroad. Arthur, who was attempting to establish a large-scale iron production operation in the Cumberland Gap region, founded the nearby cities of Middlesboro, Kentucky, and Harrogate, Tennessee, and the nearby community of Arthur.
Geography
Cumberland Gap is located at 36°35′56″N 83°40′2″W / 36.59889°N 83.66722°W (36.598976, -83.667318).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 347 | — | |
1920 | 304 | −12.4% | |
1930 | 369 | 21.4% | |
1940 | 409 | 10.8% | |
1950 | 403 | −1.5% | |
1960 | 291 | −27.8% | |
1970 | 231 | −20.6% | |
1980 | 263 | 13.9% | |
1990 | 210 | −20.2% | |
2000 | 204 | −2.9% | |
2010 | 494 | 142.2% | |
2019 (est.) | 490 | −0.8% | |
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2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 265 | 84.66% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 9 | 2.88% |
Native American | 1 | 0.32% |
Asian | 22 | 7.03% |
Other/Mixed | 10 | 3.19% |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1.92% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 313 people, 115 households, and 48 families residing in the town.
Economy
The major industry sectors employing Cumberland Gap residents are healthcare, education, arts, and service. Food preparation and service-related jobs have become the fastest growing within the town of Cumberland Gap. However, according to the American Community Survey, 10% of Cumberland Gap residents work inside of the town limits, with most commuting to other parts of Claiborne County, Middlesboro, and Campbell County.
Education
There are no schools in the town limits, but Cumberland Gap High School located southwest of Harrogate, Tennessee, is in Cumberland Gap's 37724 zip code.
Lincoln Memorial University is located in nearby Harrogate.
Notable person
- Rodney Atkins - country singer
See also
In Spanish: Cumberland Gap (Tennessee) para niños