Hindman Settlement School

Hindman Settlement School

Hindman Settlement School is a settlement school located in Knott County, Kentucky.

Mission

The mission of Hindman Settlement School is "to provide educational and service opportunities for the people of the mountains, while keeping them mindful of their heritage."cite web| url =http://www.hindmansettlement.org/about_us/mission.html| title =Mission & History| publisher =Hindman Settlement School| accessdate =2008-03-26|]

References

ee also

Pine Mountain Settlement School

External links

* [http://www.hindmansettlement.org Hindman Settlement School]


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