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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