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Rockefeller fund matched $5m, helping create Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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What happened

The establishment of Great Smoky Mountains National Park was a remarkable achievement that required overcoming significant financial challenges due to increasing land prices.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:10:01 UTC.

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