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Cumberland was settled in the early 1800's on the banks of the Poor Fork of the Cumberland by six families, which gave Cumberland's first name, Poor Fork. Two general stores were opened in 1877 by the Cornett's and Huff Brothers. In 1911, Poor Fork was incorporated with a population of 185 persons. With the coal boom that occurred in the area after World War I, Poor Fork was renamed to Cumberland in 1926. Cumberland is the largest and oldest community in Harlan County. In contrast to Benham & Lynch, where businesses were owned by the coal companies, Cumberland's businesses were privately owned and often competed with the company stores. Built more than 60 years ago on the rolling hills and valleys of Cumberland, Kentucky, the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course has provided golfing enthusiasts the opportunity to play on one of the most unique nine-hole courses in the region. In addition to attracting hundreds of local golfers, visitors from outside the area often play a round of golf at Sleepy Hollow during their vacation or business trips to Harlan County. Plans are underway to expand the facility to a professional level 18-hole golf course. The
Southeast Community College Appalachian Center's mission is to promote
the preservation of the Appalachian culture by stimulating artistic
expression, to serve as a resource for the region's history and cultural
traditions, to provide a forum for the arts through cross cultural experiences,
and to promote the arts in education.
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