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The Pound Gap Road Cut in Letcher County, Kentucky, has been named a “Distinguished Geologic Site” by the Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists. Pound Gap is a natural pass through the Pine Mountain Ridge formation and has been used by travelers since Colonial times. A roadway was constructed through the pass in the early 1900s but this earlier road was replaced by a more up-to-date highway in 1998 to facilitate the modern traffic volume that traverses the pass. The Pound Gap Road Cut was made through hundreds of feet of solid rock and is visible along U.Confused?

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Visitors will find plenty of things to do in Letcher County, Ky., and the surrounding area. Travelers who like spending time outdoors can hike in Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve and Kingdom Come State Park. The preserve has a waterfall and a hiking trail that goes along a mountain crest. Mountaintop overlooks in the state park provide stunning views of the Cumberland Plateau and Black Mountain. There is a fishing lake in the park. People can reach the

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Dining in the Bluegrass state offers variety and a feast with absolute flare. Aside from being known for bourbon and horse racing, Kentucky has its own specialty in southern cuisine. Many dishes are cooked with bourbon, and meals really have a down home feel to them.

If you really want authentic, then no trip through Kentucky is complete without sampling some Burgoo and if old enough a Mint Julep. You say you do not know what Burgoo is?? That is okay, it is a fancy word for

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The history of Kentucky coal mining appears to have evolved following the discovery of coal in Virginia around 1701 by Thomas Walker, a physician, who experimented with these ‘black rocks’ in seeking ways to use them other than in the production of horseshoes. Under the auspices of the Loyal Land Company formed around 1750, Dr. Walker went to Kentucky in search of coal.

The first commercial mine is believed to have opened around 1820 with the production reaching 2,000 tons by 1830 ultimately increasing to 1 million tons by 1879. The growth of coal mining in Kentucky continued with supply efforts being increased by demand for its use during World War I resulting in over 20 million tons extracted. World War II demand raised this figure to approximately 72.4 million tons.

A member of Kentucky’s McLean family found coal in a farm field around 1913. Even though coal was harder to acquire than wood, in 1943 this family opened the ‘McLean drift bank’ which generated a plethora of competitive mining operations. Had it not been for the formation of Kentucky Coal Association in 1947, Kentucky might not have become the number one coal-producing state in the United States in 1972.

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There are few occupations that stir images of the hard working American more than that of a coal miner. While coal mines are found in several different locations around the country, one of the prime areas for this industry is the state of Kentucky. Coal mining has been a way of life for generations of people in Kentucky and it continues today. While coal mining jobs are considered one of the more dangerous jobs a person can have, in the past, it was even more risky.

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The Annual Kentucky Black Bear Festival is not only for bear watchers or people who love wildlife. It is also a cultural event full of crafts, storytelling, dancing, and music. Most of the festival’s activities are located in Kingdom Come State Park, while other activities are held in Isaac Memorial Park. People can visit the two venues to enjoy the cultural activities, and also, fishing, a car and truck show, archery, rides, educational exhibits, and delicious food.

Lovers of regional crafts will love the exhibits of local artist and craftsman. Vendors setup displays of traditional mountain artistry made of

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You’re missing out if you’ve never been to the foothills of Kentucky and near Letcher County is the best place to try first. There are great restaurants and attractions here for outdoor fans of all ages so get a www.homesecuritysystem.com security system, pack everyone in the car and get out there!
Historic Downtown Whitesburg: It’s on the National Register of Historic Places and it makes for such a quaint day trip. Grab some ice

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Harlan County Kentucky. Home to many residents but most of them aren’t notable or famous. The NBA has hosted a few of the more notable residents such as Bernie Bickerstaff who is the current assistant coach to the Chicago Bulls and is a former head coach in such places as Seattle, Denver and Washington Wah Wah Jones in another NBA alumni that called Harlan County home.
Music is another collector of Harlan County residents such

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If you are looking for a great place to ride your ATVs with family and friends then you should consider Letcher County in Kentucky. There are many great spots to ride. You will also find many other things to do there. The Letcher County web site provides information on a variety of things that would be of interest to a family visiting the area. This includes articles on the cities and towns in the area, the local culture as well as landmarks and historical information. Of course, if you are like my family and most others in America, then you

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Notable films made in Harlan county, Ky include 2 of the most moving films I have ever seen. One of which being a documentary called “Harlan County USA”. This film depicts the lives of coal miners and their families in a way that no one else would understand. This documentary took me deep in to the long strike in 1973 at Brookside Mine. Probably one of the most violent strikes to take place over what any American worker wants – Job

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