Benham, Kentucky: “The Little Town That Coal Built” | Real Appalachia Join us as we explore Benham, Kentucky, one of Harlan County’s most fascinating and best-preserved coal camp towns. Tucked deep in the Cumberland Mountains near the Virginia border, Benham was founded in the early 1900s by International Harvester as a model coal town complete with sturdy homes, a grand company store, and community buildings that still stand today. In this video, we walk the streets of this remarkable town and

Have you ever visited Kingdom Come State Park in Visit Harlan County? Home to extraordinary rock formations and gorgeous panoramas of the Appalachian Mountains, it’s the perfect #travelKY park for hikers who like to be rewarded with great views! 🏔#NationalTakeAHikeDay | Kentucky Tourism