Near Middlesboro in Bell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Pinnacle of Perfection
— Cumberland Gap National Historical Park —
September 30, 2022
1. Pinnacle of Perfection Marker
The Overbeck New South Brewery was one of several immigrant-owned business that Middlesboro founder Alexander Arthur persuaded to locate in his "Magic City." This German brewery thrived here around the turn of the 20th century. However, Prohibition spelled the end for this business, even though they also sold a "non-intoxicating" Daisy brand and temperance Drink, No. 23.
The atmosphere about it is as pure as its water that flows from the mountain recesses.
- From an article describing the New South Brewery and Ice Company, 1905
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The company logo (above) on its Pinnacle Beer bottles included a stylized figure on Chimney Rock that changed over the years to more closely resemble a young woman.
Local lore suggests that the model was a young mountain woman who was corrupted by the "big city" of Middlesboro and met and untimely death.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 36° 36.181′ N, 83° 41.439′ W. Marker is near Middlesboro, Kentucky, in Bell County. Located in a wayside exhibit on the Thomas Walker Trail about 200 feet east of its intersection with Bartlett Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middlesboro KY 40965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Community Park to National Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stories of a journey through the Wilderness, into Kentucke.. (approx. ¼ mile away); Gateway to Kaintuck (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Emigrant's Dream (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wilderness Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Cumberland Gap (approx. 0.7 miles away); Warriors' Path (approx. ¾ mile away); An Object Lesson Road (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middlesboro.
September 30, 2022
2. Pinnacle of Perfection Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
