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The Hensley Settlement

The Hensley Settlement

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In 1903 and 1904, the Hensleys, and their relatives the Gibbons, moved to Brush Mountain. While there, they carved out new farms on the remote mountaintop using hand tools and old-time traditions. For almost 50 years, these independent families used the same frontier skills their great-great-grandparents had brought into the mountain hollows in the early 1800s.

Today, Hensley Settlement, in what is now Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It serves as a reminder of the distinct Appalachian self-sufficient lifestyle—a now forgotten trait of modern American society.


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  • Historical nonfiction /cultural resources
  • 44 pages, approx. 8.5"x 11", soft cover
  • Text by William E. Cox; illustrations by Richard Beeler
  • Printed in USA, published by Eastern National
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Dennis Hensley

I ordered The Hensley Settlement book from the National Park Service, and I’m really glad I did. It gives a clear, meaningful look into the history of the settlement, the people who lived there, and the way of life in that mountain community.

As someone with the Hensley name, this book felt especially personal and worthwhile. It helped bring the history to life and made me want to learn even more. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone connected to the Hensley family or anyone interested in Appalachian history, Cumberland Gap, or early mountain settlements.