Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls is a large waterfall formed by the Cumberland River in southeastern Kentucky .
location
It is the center of the Cumberland Falls State Park . The aforementioned river forms the natural boundary between McCreary Counties and Whitley Counties . As a result, the park is located in both administrative units. The park borders the area of the Daniel Boone National Forest .
nature
The waterfalls are around 21 m high and 40 m wide. They are formed by a sandstone bank. In the spray of the Cumberland Falls an arc of the moon can be observed on clear nights with a full moon .
history
The Cumberland Falls are mentioned early on in travelogues. In 1750 they were bought by Dr. Thomas Walker named after the Duke of Cumberland on his exploration of Kentucky . Richard Henry Collins calls the Falls one of the State's Most Notable Objects in his 1874 history of Kentucky. By 1800 the falls and the surrounding land were privately owned. Since the falls were already attracting tourists in the 19th century, a hotel was built near them. In 1931 the state park surrounding the falls was established.
literature
Susan Reigler: The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks. University Press of Kentucky, 2009. ISBN 978-0813192086
Coordinates: 36 ° 50 ′ 16 ″ N , 84 ° 20 ′ 39 ″ W.