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| Step back in time and visit The Cumberland Manor, a grand Victorian built in 1890. This 6000 square foot home has inviting public rooms elegantly decorated with period antiques and a beautifully hand-carved staircase. It has recently been restored to its original grandeur, complete with hardwood floors in every room, stained and leaded glass windows, coffered ceilings, elaborate wood work and upscale era fireplaces. Boasting a large brick front porch, it sits atop the Cumberland Mountains overlooking historic downtown Middlesboro and has views of three states. |
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Millions of years ago a meteor crashed in Eastern Kentucky. Middlesboro is located in the enormous crater that was left behind. As a result, the mountains surround us in all directions. The city, one mile west of the Cumberland Gap, was founded by Alexander Arthur, who entertained wealthy investors from Europe, hoping to settle here with the prospects of income from iron mining and processing. Middlesboro is named after the town of Middleborough, England. |
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Guest Comments
"If our children had sent us to Europe, we couldn't have had a better time."
"How enchanting it was to leave the real world for a while and enjoy a time long ago."
"Great food and service, in a unique old world setting"
"...such warm hospitality - a home away from home" |
| The house that is now Cumberland Manor was built for the Secretary Treasurer, John B. Cary. The Cary family lived here for a few years until the town went bankrupt. Several bad fires and lack of iron ore destroyed the local economy. The house was then bought by the Easton family, who lived here for many generations. During the late 20's and 30's Middlesboro was known as Little Las Vegas. It was characterized by the massive bootlegging and prostitution that kept the area prosperous even during the Great Depression. This house has even been said to have been a lucrative bordello for many years. |
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Cumberland Manor Bed and Breakfast 208 Arthur Heights Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965 Fax: (606) 248-4299 email: 
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