Hensley Settlement
Mountaintop Isolation
State: Tennessee
County: Claiborne County
Founded: 1903
Abandoned: 1951
Peak Population: 100+
Hensley Settlement was an isolated community on Brush Mountain in Cumberland Gap. The Hensley and Gibbons families lived here from 1903 to 1951, farming and raising livestock without electricity or running water. The NPS preserves restored cabins.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Difficult (hike or shuttle)
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Lived without electricity
- 3,400 feet elevation
- NPS restored cabins
Location
Address: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Coordinates: 36.6167, -83.6833