Yes 1832. But it was documented and explored when Desoto was traveling through the area. As well as being settled by native Americans for thousands of years before that. Also it was the first US National Park predating yellowstone by 40 years!
East April 20 1832
190 years old
The hills
CENTENIAL ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR!! 100 YEARS!
Most buildings were modernized... in the 1920's.
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