Centennial Exhibit celebrates history of Pine Mountain Chapel

Centennial Exhibit celebrates history of Pine Mountain Chapel

One of the most iconic landmarks in Harlan County and throughout the Appalachian region is the Pine Mountain Chapel. It has become a symbol of strong mountain faith as it sits isolated – almost hidden – among the forested hemlocks that wildly grow on the north face of Pine Mountain in Harlan County near Big Laurel. The chapel has an ethereal appeal with its almost gothic construction of chiseled stone and large, triangular-peaked windows that fi…