Cumberland County Civil War Memorial

In honor of the soldiers of Cumberland County who fell in defense of the Union during the Great Rebellion.

This monument is created by those who revere Patriotism and wish to perpetuate the Memory of the Brave Men, who aided in ...

Cumberland County Veterans Memorial Clock Tower

Erected in loving memory of all veterans of Cumberland County

Dedicated July 4, 1957 with a parade and ceremonies at this spot

Built and presented to the veterans by

The Boiling Springs Civic Improvement Committee

Marker is at the intersection of E. First Street ...

Cumberland County

Formed January 27, 1750 from Lancaster County. Named for Cumberland County in England, it originally extended to Pennsylvania's western limits. Carlisle, county seat, was founded 1751. Crossed by major roads, county had a key role in westward migration.

Marker is at ...

Cumberland County / Powhatan County

(Obverse)

Cumberland County

Area 293 square miles

Formed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II. The earliest call for independence came from this county, April 22, 1776.

(Reverse)

Powhatan County

Area 273 square miles

Formed in 1777 ...

Buckingham County / Cumberland County

(Obverse) Buckingham County

Area 584 square miles

Formed in 1761 from Albemarle, and named for Buckinghamshire, England. Peter Francisco, noted Revolutionary soldier, lived in this county.

(Reverse) Cumberland County

Area 293 square miles

Formed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, ...

Cumberland County / Powhatan County

(Obverse)

Cumberland County

Area 293 square miles

Formed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II. The earliest call for independence came from this county, April 22, 1776.

(Reverse)

Powhatan County

Area 273 square miles

Formed in 1777 ...

Cumberland County Court House

In 1749 the Virginia House of Burgesses divided Goochland County to establish Cumberland County. William A. Howard, an associate of Thomas Jefferson's master builder, Dabney Cosby, built the present Cumberland County courthouse (1818-1821). The unusual temple-form, Jeffersonian-Classical building has a ...

Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

The Women of Cumberland

to their

Confederate Dead

May 20, 1861 - May 10, 1902

They died in defence of their

Rights

For they should fall the tears

of a nation's grief.

Lord God of Hosts be with us yet,

Lest we forget; lest we forget.

[Inscriptions on stones near ...

Cumberland County Historical Society & Hamilton Library Associat

Walking Tour Stop 19

The Hamilton Library Association was charterd in 1874, and this two-story brick building was erected in 1881 to house its collection. The library was made possible by a bequest of $2,000 from James Hamilton (1793-1873), a ...

Cumberland County / Prince Edward County

(South Side):Cumberland County

Area 293 square milesFormed in 1748 from Goochland, and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II. The earliest call for independence came from this county, April 22, 1776.

(North Side):Prince Edward County

Area 356 square ...