When the Hensleys and Gibbons families began moving to the mountain in 1903, there were a few log structures that had been built by the tenants on the land before them. They used these to begin their homesteads but quickly set about the task of building their own homes, outbuildings, and fencing. The residents of Hensley Settlement used the folk knowledge of siting and building mountain farms that was widespread through many parts of central and southern Appalachia.--National Park Service
The Finley Hensley house when the park obtained the property. Finley built his house next to the spring/NPS
BEAUTIFUL !!!!!! This is my Papaw (Finley) and Mamaw (Minnie) Hensleys house. My Dad was born here and some of his 12 siblings were born her also. LOVE the pictures and so very thankful for the ones who came and worked on my dads old home. THANK YOU !