Welcome to Cumberland Gap ...
The town of Cumberland Gap is located in Claiborne County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Cumberland Gap, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1888.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Cumberland Gap has a population of 489 people<2> (see below for details).
Cumberland Gap is 1,410 feet [430 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Cumberland Gap lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Cumberland Gap (for example, toward Gernt), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The area code for Cumberland Gap: (423)
The ZIP code for Cumberland Gap: 37724<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Cumberland Gap had an population of 489 people. This is a decrease of 1.01% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 139.71% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Cumberland Gap had a population of 494 people. This makes Cumberland Gap the county's 4th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 494 people, the population of Cumberland Gap increased 142.16% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 204 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Cumberland Gap.
Communities near Cumberland Gap ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cumberland Gap.
- New Tazewell
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Tazewell
- New Tazewell is located in Claiborne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,705 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Tazewell <5>
- Alanthus Hill
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alanthus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alanthus Hill
- Alanthus Hill is located in Hancock County
- Estimated population in 2014: 2,498 people
- Tazewell
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tazewell have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tazewell
- Tazewell is located in Claiborne County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,275 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tazewell <5>
- Pineville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pineville
- Pineville is located in Bell County (KY)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pineville <5>
- Minton Mill
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minton Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minton Mill
- Minton Mill is located in Claiborne County
- Estimated population in 2014: 527 people
- Evans Ferry
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Ferry
- Evans Ferry is located in Claiborne County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 293 people
- Braden
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braden
- Braden is located in Union County
- Estimated population in 2014: 277 people
- Stony Fork Junction
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Fork Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Fork Junction
- Stony Fork Junction is located in Bell County (KY)
- Edgewood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west) - Yellow Creek
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yellow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Creek
- Yellow Creek is located in Bell County (KY)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cumberland Gap. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cumberland Gap.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cumberland Gap. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cumberland Gap.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cumberland Gap. See our Newspapers Page for Cumberland Gap.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cumberland Gap ...
Looking for more information about Cumberland Gap? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Cumberland Gap, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cumberland Gap.
Adding Cumberland Gap to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Cumberland Gap in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Cumberland Gap was on a map titled Map of Tennessee (from Rand McNally, 1888).
We also found Cumberland Gap in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Cumberland Gap.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cumberland Gap. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Claiborne, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Cumberland Gap. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cumberland Gap - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Cumberland Gap). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cumberland Gap or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |