The major emphasis of the Bell County Historical Society is the collection and preservation of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts of the Cumberland Gap area including the adjacent counties of Harlan and Knox Counties from which Bell County was formed on February 5, 1867. We are pleased to be able to display artifacts given to the museum as well as those loaned for a specific or indefinite length of time.

Tourism to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Contributes $24,310,000 to Local Economy
The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is a popular tourist destination that draws thousands of visitors each year, and the Town of Cumberland Gap is fortunate enough to lie within