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Bookmark or Share- Harlan County, Kentucky - WikipediaHarlan is one of the U.S. counties with the highest prevalence of poverty and ranks among the lowest of counties in average longevity and family income. Kentucky's highest natural point, Black Mountain (4,145 feet (1,263 m)), is in Harlan County.
- Harlan County - Encyclopedia.comHarlan County, Kentucky, is a rural county located in a major coal-mining region in the Appalachian Mountains. The county became nationally famous in 1931 and 1932 when it was the site of one of the earliest and bloodiest labor battles of the decade.
- 25 Historic Stops In Harlan CountyHarlan County has a rich history. This history has made the county into what it is today. Because of this, we have compiled a list of 25 historic places to visit in Harlan County! 1. Benham Historic District. This district is composed of ten buildings and a park in Benham. These houses were the center of the coal camp between 1919 and 1928.
- Harlan County War - WikipediaThe Harlan County War, or Bloody Harlan, was a series of coal industry skirmishes, executions, bombings and strikes (both attempted and realized) that took place in Harlan County, Kentucky, during the 1930s.
- Collections :: The Harlan County War | Smithsonian Learning LabThe Harlan County War, also known as "Bloody Harlan," is one of many violent labor conflicts that characterized the early industrial period in the U.S. Although underemphasized in modern curriculums, these struggles have large implications on present-day American labor rights and the broader economic structure.
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