Cumberland, MD

Cumberland, Maryland

Introduction to Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland, in Allegany county, is 74 miles W of Frederick, Maryland and 85 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 21,518 residents.

Cumberland History

Cumberland was established in 1787 and officially incorporated in 1815. The community was named in honor of Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland and the son of King George II. It was originally the site of Old Fort Cumberland, an immensely important site at the time of the French and Indian War which also served as Colonel George Washington’s outpost. His first military headquarters was constructed in the same place. Cumberland is the county seat of Allegany County, which was established in 1789.

Cumberland and nearby Attractions

• George Washington's Office Museum
• Green Ridge State Forest
• Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
• Willa Cather Birthplace
• Holsopple Train Station
• Big Run State Park

Things To Do In Cumberland

A walk along the heritage Western Maryland Scenic Railroad enables people to take a look around historic sites and attractions like the Allegany County Museum, the Canal Place Heritage Area, the Gordon-Roberts House and the C&O Canal. The railroad also operates excursion trains, specialty trains and murder mystery trains. The Thrasher Carriage Museum showcases collections of horse-drawn vehicles together with sleighs, carts and funeral wagons. The Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters Museum, George Washington's Office Museum, the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and the Fort Bedford Museum are some other nearby museums and historical sites. Local parks include the Herrington Manor State Park, the Casselman River Bridge State Park, the Laurel Mountain State Park, Warriors Path State Park and Kooser State Park. In addition, the community hosts annual festivals like Oktoberfest, Heritage Days and the Canal Fest/ Rail Fest.

Cumberland Transportation

Washington Dulles International is the closest major airport.

Cumberland Higher Education

Cumberland is home to the Allegany College of Maryland. Frostburg State University, Lord Fairfax Community College and Shepherd College are all close by as well.

High Points

Cumberland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Cumberland, MD

Comparing Cumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cumberland Almanac

Cumberland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cumberland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cumberland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cumberland Public Libraries

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Cumberland Hospitals

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMBERLAND
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
600 MEMORIAL AVE
(301) 723-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
900 SETON DRIVE
(301) 723-4200
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Cumberland

Cumberland High Schools (2004)

FORT HILL HIGH
500 GREENWAY AVE
301-777-2570
Serves 969 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

ALLEGANY HIGH
616 SEDGWICK ST
301-777-8110
Serves 794 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

ALLEGANY COUNTY HOME & HOSPITAL
108 WASHINGTON ST
301-759-2051
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.

Cumberland Colleges

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Allegany College of Maryland

International Beauty School

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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