Cumberland County, VA

Headnote

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, situated toward the southeast part of Virginia, with James river on the north. Area, 320 square miles. Face of the country hilly; soil varied. Seat of justice, Cumberland Court House. Pop. in 1820, 11,023; in 1830, 11,689; in 1840, 10,339; in 1850, 9,751. (Fanning's, 1853)

    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Cumberland, VA City or Town
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