Cumberland Maryland
Sightseeing
About Cumberland
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
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Cumberland
About Cumberland
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
Rocky Gap State Park
9.9 Miles Away
4.6* 3,169 Google reviews
County park in the Allegany County, Maryland
Rocky Gap State Park is a public recreation area with resort features located on Interstate 68, seven miles east of Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland. The state park's 3,000 acres include Lake Habeeb, Evitts Mountain, and the privately owned and operated Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Wikipedia
What is there to do at Rocky Gap State Park?
Visitors to Rocky Gap State Park can enjoy a plethora of recreational activities. Boaters and fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to see and do on the mountain lake, a 243-acre lake at the heart of the park. Enjoy hiking and mountain biking as well as hunting and bird watching.
Attractions in Maryland - Rocky Gap Casino
Address: 12900 Lake Shore Dr, Flintstone, MD 21530
Departments: Gap Park · Lakeside Loop Trailhead
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM
Management: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Established: 1963
Phone: (301) 722-1480
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Rocky Gap State Park
12900 Lake Shore DrRocky Gap State Park
9.9 Miles Away
4.6* 3,169 Google reviews
County park in the Allegany County, Maryland
Rocky Gap State Park is a public recreation area with resort features located on Interstate 68, seven miles east of Cumberland in Allegany County, Maryland. The state park's 3,000 acres include Lake Habeeb, Evitts Mountain, and the privately owned and operated Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Wikipedia
What is there to do at Rocky Gap State Park?
Visitors to Rocky Gap State Park can enjoy a plethora of recreational activities. Boaters and fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to see and do on the mountain lake, a 243-acre lake at the heart of the park. Enjoy hiking and mountain biking as well as hunting and bird watching.
Attractions in Maryland - Rocky Gap Casino
Address: 12900 Lake Shore Dr, Flintstone, MD 21530
Departments: Gap Park · Lakeside Loop Trailhead
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM
Management: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Established: 1963
Phone: (301) 722-1480
Rocky Gap Casino Resort
"AAA 4 Diamond Casino Resort with 665 VLT's, 17 Table Games, 200 rooms, 4 dining outlets and a 18 Hole Jakc Nicklaus Signature Golf Course."
https://www.visitmaryland.org/listing/attraction/rocky-gap-casino-resort
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Rocky Gap Casino Resort
16701 Lakeview Rd NERocky Gap Casino Resort
"AAA 4 Diamond Casino Resort with 665 VLT's, 17 Table Games, 200 rooms, 4 dining outlets and a 18 Hole Jakc Nicklaus Signature Golf Course."
https://www.visitmaryland.org/listing/attraction/rocky-gap-casino-resort
Rocky Gap Golf Course
https://rockygapcasino.com/Golf
Maryland’s Only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
Rocky Gap features Maryland’s only Jack Nicklaus Design Golf Course go to Jack Nicolas website. The course is easily accessible from Exit 50 on I-68, but while playing you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away. The design takes advantage of the location among the undulating hills of the ageless Appalachian Mountains and the blue waters of the adjacent lake.
Golfers of all skill levels are drawn to the challenges and uniqueness that this 18-hole mountain course provides. The front nine is carved from mountainous, tree lined terrain with numerous dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine is spread across expansive, gently rolling meadows. Five tee boxes per hole allow all players to adjust the level of challenge to their handicap.
The course is a 7,000 yard, par 72, and also features a 50-spot driving range, two large putting greens, two chipping areas, practice bunker and club rentals.
Please verify hours of operation for yourself using the link or phone number provided or google for company updates
Pro Shop Spring/Summer Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00am-6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm
(Weather Permitting)
301.784.8500
Rocky Gap Golf Course
16701 Lakeview Rd NERocky Gap Golf Course
https://rockygapcasino.com/Golf
Maryland’s Only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
Rocky Gap features Maryland’s only Jack Nicklaus Design Golf Course go to Jack Nicolas website. The course is easily accessible from Exit 50 on I-68, but while playing you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away. The design takes advantage of the location among the undulating hills of the ageless Appalachian Mountains and the blue waters of the adjacent lake.
Golfers of all skill levels are drawn to the challenges and uniqueness that this 18-hole mountain course provides. The front nine is carved from mountainous, tree lined terrain with numerous dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine is spread across expansive, gently rolling meadows. Five tee boxes per hole allow all players to adjust the level of challenge to their handicap.
The course is a 7,000 yard, par 72, and also features a 50-spot driving range, two large putting greens, two chipping areas, practice bunker and club rentals.
Please verify hours of operation for yourself using the link or phone number provided or google for company updates
Pro Shop Spring/Summer Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00am-6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm
(Weather Permitting)
301.784.8500
Tells the story of the C&O Canal, boat building, coal industry and Cumberland as a transportation crossroad.
https://www.visitmaryland.org/listing/attraction/co-canal-cumberland-national-historical-park-cumberland-visitor-center
C&O Canal National Historical Park and Visitors Museum
13 Canal StTells the story of the C&O Canal, boat building, coal industry and Cumberland as a transportation crossroad.
https://www.visitmaryland.org/listing/attraction/co-canal-cumberland-national-historical-park-cumberland-visitor-center
Lonaconing Reservoir
Breath taking views
City/town information
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
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Cumberland
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
Maryland's African-American Heritage
The impact of Maryland’s African-American heritage is represented across the state—and more importantly, celebrated across the state. Visit Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District, the first of its kind in Maryland. Or travel to historic sites where bold and daring acts of defiance on the Underground Railroad changed the course of history. We are open for all. Let us share our heritage with you.
https://www.visitmaryland.org/history/african-american-heritage
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Maryland's African-American Heritage
The impact of Maryland’s African-American heritage is represented across the state—and more importantly, celebrated across the state. Visit Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District, the first of its kind in Maryland. Or travel to historic sites where bold and daring acts of defiance on the Underground Railroad changed the course of history. We are open for all. Let us share our heritage with you.
https://www.visitmaryland.org/history/african-american-heritage
CITY OF CUMBERLAND
Live theater, steam train, the western terminus of the C&O Canal and an outdoor mountain life found only in
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
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Cumberland
CITY OF CUMBERLAND
Live theater, steam train, the western terminus of the C&O Canal and an outdoor mountain life found only in
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
Local Amenities
Planet Fitness
1050 W Industrial BlvdStart your workout off right with a 1.1 mile Walk/ Run to the Gym.
Rocky Gap Golf Course
https://rockygapcasino.com/Golf
Maryland’s Only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
Rocky Gap features Maryland’s only Jack Nicklaus Design Golf Course go to Jack Nicolas website. The course is easily accessible from Exit 50 on I-68, but while playing you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away. The design takes advantage of the location among the undulating hills of the ageless Appalachian Mountains and the blue waters of the adjacent lake.
Golfers of all skill levels are drawn to the challenges and uniqueness that this 18-hole mountain course provides. The front nine is carved from mountainous, tree lined terrain with numerous dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine is spread across expansive, gently rolling meadows. Five tee boxes per hole allow all players to adjust the level of challenge to their handicap.
The course is a 7,000 yard, par 72, and also features a 50-spot driving range, two large putting greens, two chipping areas, practice bunker and club rentals.
Please verify hours of operation for yourself using the link or phone number provided or google for company updates
Pro Shop Spring/Summer Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00am-6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm
(Weather Permitting)
301.784.8500
Rocky Gap Golf Course
16701 Lakeview Rd NERocky Gap Golf Course
https://rockygapcasino.com/Golf
Maryland’s Only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
Rocky Gap features Maryland’s only Jack Nicklaus Design Golf Course go to Jack Nicolas website. The course is easily accessible from Exit 50 on I-68, but while playing you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away. The design takes advantage of the location among the undulating hills of the ageless Appalachian Mountains and the blue waters of the adjacent lake.
Golfers of all skill levels are drawn to the challenges and uniqueness that this 18-hole mountain course provides. The front nine is carved from mountainous, tree lined terrain with numerous dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine is spread across expansive, gently rolling meadows. Five tee boxes per hole allow all players to adjust the level of challenge to their handicap.
The course is a 7,000 yard, par 72, and also features a 50-spot driving range, two large putting greens, two chipping areas, practice bunker and club rentals.
Please verify hours of operation for yourself using the link or phone number provided or google for company updates
Pro Shop Spring/Summer Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00am-6:00pm
Sat-Sun: 6:30am-6:00pm
(Weather Permitting)
301.784.8500
Visit the Spa at our Cumberland Resort
Treat your body and mind to a rejuvenating session at The Spa at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Pamper yourself with a wide variety of services specific to women and men of all ages. If you have a group, we cater to any size and can modify hours so everyone has time to get pampered. Relax and let us take care of the rest.
Services – The Spa at Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Massagesscroll to massages
Soothing Skin Care Facialsscroll to facials
Waxingscroll to waxing
Body Treatmentsscroll to body treatments
Manicures and Pedicuresscroll to manicures and pedicures
If you enjoy your spa treatment, feel free to tip your therapists. A gratuity of 20% will be automatically added to groups of 8 or more. To better meet all of our guests’ needs, we respectfully require a 24-hour cancellation notice. Appointments not honored will be charged the full value of the services booked. Late arrivals may cause your treatment to be shortened or rescheduled. If we are unable to perform the treatment to our standard in the time remaining or the treatment is shortened, the full charge for the treatments will apply. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome.
Hours
Monday. - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday through Sunday 9am until 6pm
Reservations can be made by calling
301.784.8442
https://rockygapcasino.com/Spa
The Spa At Rocky Gap
16701 Lakeview Road NortheastVisit the Spa at our Cumberland Resort
Treat your body and mind to a rejuvenating session at The Spa at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Pamper yourself with a wide variety of services specific to women and men of all ages. If you have a group, we cater to any size and can modify hours so everyone has time to get pampered. Relax and let us take care of the rest.
Services – The Spa at Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Massagesscroll to massages
Soothing Skin Care Facialsscroll to facials
Waxingscroll to waxing
Body Treatmentsscroll to body treatments
Manicures and Pedicuresscroll to manicures and pedicures
If you enjoy your spa treatment, feel free to tip your therapists. A gratuity of 20% will be automatically added to groups of 8 or more. To better meet all of our guests’ needs, we respectfully require a 24-hour cancellation notice. Appointments not honored will be charged the full value of the services booked. Late arrivals may cause your treatment to be shortened or rescheduled. If we are unable to perform the treatment to our standard in the time remaining or the treatment is shortened, the full charge for the treatments will apply. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome.
Hours
Monday. - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday through Sunday 9am until 6pm
Reservations can be made by calling
301.784.8442
https://rockygapcasino.com/Spa
Public pool with slide
Kiddy pool / water park
Play ground
Duck pond
Grill / picnic areas
Tennis courts
Water aerobics class
Public restrooms
Constitution Park
Fort AvenuePublic pool with slide
Kiddy pool / water park
Play ground
Duck pond
Grill / picnic areas
Tennis courts
Water aerobics class
Public restrooms
Food scene
A Great Time, Every Time
At Signatures Bar & Grill, we’ve got it all!
Live entertainment (April-October)
Great views
Relaxing atmosphere after a round of golf
Premium sports viewing on our multi-screen TV wall
Grab a chair and get comfortable because fresh food, high spirits and a fun atmosphere is on the way!
Hours
Take Out and Dine In Open Daily
11:00am-11:00pm
Signatures Bar is open until midnight
Signatures Bar & Grill
16701 Lakeview Rd NEA Great Time, Every Time
At Signatures Bar & Grill, we’ve got it all!
Live entertainment (April-October)
Great views
Relaxing atmosphere after a round of golf
Premium sports viewing on our multi-screen TV wall
Grab a chair and get comfortable because fresh food, high spirits and a fun atmosphere is on the way!
Hours
Take Out and Dine In Open Daily
11:00am-11:00pm
Signatures Bar is open until midnight
Steaks, Burgers and More
With fantastic salad bowls, flatbreads, signature burgers and delicious Maryland crab cakes, LB’s is Western Maryland’s best casual dining restaurant! Enjoy a full bar including a meticulously chosen wine list at an exceptional value. During the warmer months, enjoy outside seating with a beautiful lakeside view. Soon to be a local favorite, LB’s is the best stop at your favorite casino!
Hours
Open daily
Breakfast 7:00am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-4:00pm
Dinner 4:00pm-10:00pm
Bar is open until midnight
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301.784.8400
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LB's Restaurant
16701 Lakeview Road NortheastSteaks, Burgers and More
With fantastic salad bowls, flatbreads, signature burgers and delicious Maryland crab cakes, LB’s is Western Maryland’s best casual dining restaurant! Enjoy a full bar including a meticulously chosen wine list at an exceptional value. During the warmer months, enjoy outside seating with a beautiful lakeside view. Soon to be a local favorite, LB’s is the best stop at your favorite casino!
Hours
Open daily
Breakfast 7:00am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-4:00pm
Dinner 4:00pm-10:00pm
Bar is open until midnight
View Lunch Menu( opens in new window )
View Dinner Menu( opens in new window )
301.784.8400
https://rockygapcasino.com/Dine-Drink#ZZLBs-Place
Lobby Lounge-Cafe
Anytime!
Hungry? We have you covered at Lobby Lounge and Cafe. Enjoy specialty coffee and a pastry, grab a sandwich and a beer or have a cocktail while playing at our video poker bar.
The Lobby Lounge and Cafe offers tasty baked goods, a variety of sandwiches and a full service bar. Stop by the lobby and grab a bite…your stomach will thank you.
Hours
Open 24 hours Friday and Saturday
7:00am-3:00am Sunday-Thursday
View Menu( opens in new window )
301.784.8400
https://rockygapcasino.com/Dine-Drink#ZZLobby-Lounge-and-Cafe
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Rocky Gap Casino Resort
16701 Lakeview Rd NELobby Lounge-Cafe
Anytime!
Hungry? We have you covered at Lobby Lounge and Cafe. Enjoy specialty coffee and a pastry, grab a sandwich and a beer or have a cocktail while playing at our video poker bar.
The Lobby Lounge and Cafe offers tasty baked goods, a variety of sandwiches and a full service bar. Stop by the lobby and grab a bite…your stomach will thank you.
Hours
Open 24 hours Friday and Saturday
7:00am-3:00am Sunday-Thursday
View Menu( opens in new window )
301.784.8400
https://rockygapcasino.com/Dine-Drink#ZZLobby-Lounge-and-Cafe
ON THE ROCKS
An Action Packed Pour!
Raise your glass to a good time at On the Rocks at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Conveniently located on the casino floor, our full service bar offers specialty cocktails and eight beers on tap.
Sip your cocktail or enjoy a beer at the bar while you try your hand at video poker. Shaken, stirred, dirty or dry, On the Rocks is well suited to raise your spirits.
301.784.8400
Open 24 hours Friday and Saturday
7:00am-3:00am Sunday-Thursday
https://rockygapcasino.com/Dine-Drink#ZZLobby-Lounge-and-Cafe
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Rocky Gap Casino Resort
16701 Lakeview Rd NEON THE ROCKS
An Action Packed Pour!
Raise your glass to a good time at On the Rocks at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. Conveniently located on the casino floor, our full service bar offers specialty cocktails and eight beers on tap.
Sip your cocktail or enjoy a beer at the bar while you try your hand at video poker. Shaken, stirred, dirty or dry, On the Rocks is well suited to raise your spirits.
301.784.8400
Open 24 hours Friday and Saturday
7:00am-3:00am Sunday-Thursday
https://rockygapcasino.com/Dine-Drink#ZZLobby-Lounge-and-Cafe
Neighborhoods
Cumberland, Maryland
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Cumberland, Maryland
City
Downtown Cumberland in May 2020
Downtown Cumberland in May 2020
Official seal of Cumberland, Maryland
Seal
Nicknames: "Queen City", "C-Land"
Motto(s): "Come for a Visit, Stay for Life!"
Location in Allegany County and in Maryland
Location in Allegany County and in Maryland
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Coordinates: 39°38′52″N 78°45′46″WCoordinates: 39°38′52″N 78°45′46″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Allegany
Founded 1787
Incorporated 1815
Government
• Type Council-CEO
• Mayor Raymond Morriss (R)
• City administrator Jeff Rhodes (I)
(Appointed January 2012)
• City Council Seth D. Bernard (D)
Richard J. Cioni (D)
Eugene T. Frazier (D)
Laurie Marchini (R)
Area[1]
• City 10.12 sq mi (26.21 km2)
• Land 10.05 sq mi (26.04 km2)
• Water 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation 627 ft (191 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• City 20,859
• Estimate (2019)[3] 19,284
• Density 1,918.04/sq mi (740.59/km2)
• Metro 103,299
• Demonym Cumberlander
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
21501-21505
Area code(s) 301, 240
FIPS code 24-21325
GNIS feature ID 0590057
Website www.ci.cumberland.md.us
Cumberland is a city in and the county seat of Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a population of 103,299. Located on the Potomac River, Cumberland is a regional business and commercial center for Western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
Historically Cumberland was known as the "Queen City", as it was once the second largest in the state. Because of its strategic location on what became known as the Cumberland Road through the Appalachians, after the American Revolution it served as a historical outfitting and staging point for westward emigrant trail migrations throughout the first half of the 1800s. In this role, it supported the settlement of the Ohio Country and the lands in that latitude of the Louisiana Purchase. It also became an industrial center, served by major roads, railroads, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which connected Cumberland to Washington, D.C. and is now a national historical park. Today, Interstate 68 bisects the town.
Industry declined after World War II. Much of the later urban, business and technological development in the state has been concentrated in eastern coastal cities. Today the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the poorest in the United States, ranking 305th out of 318 metropolitan areas in per capita income.[4]
Contents
1 History
2 Geography
2.1 Cumberland Narrows
2.2 Climate
3 Demographics
3.1 2010 census
4 Tourism
4.1 Western Maryland Railway Station
4.2 Arts & Entertainment District
4.3 Canal Place Heritage Area
4.4 The Great Allegheny Passage
4.5 Rocky Gap Casino Resort and State Park
4.6 Allegany Museum
4.7 The Narrows and Lovers Leap
4.8 Other attractions
4.9 Nearby attractions and points of interest
5 Notable landmarks
6 Government
7 Education
8 Utilities
9 Transportation
9.1 Air
9.2 Roads and highways
9.3 Public transportation
10 Media
11 Notable people
12 In popular culture
13 Sister cities
14 See also
15 References
16 External links
History
Main article: History of Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland was named by English colonists after the son of King George II, Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland. It is built on the site of the mid-18th century Fort Cumberland, the starting point for British General Edward Braddock's ill-fated attack on the French stronghold of Fort Duquesne (present-day Pittsburgh) during the French and Indian War, the North American front of the Seven Years' War between the French and the British. (See Braddock expedition.) This area had long been settled for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. The fort was developed along the Great Indian Warpath which tribes used to travel the backcountry.
Cumberland also served as an outpost of Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War, and his first military headquarters was built here. Washington returned as President of the United States in 1794 to Cumberland to review troops assembled to thwart the Whiskey Rebellion.
Map of Braddock's Military Road
During the 19th century, Cumberland was a key road, railroad and canal junction. It became the second-largest city in Maryland after the port city of Baltimore. It was nicknamed "The Queen City".[5] Cumberland was the terminus, and namesake, of the Cumberland Road (begun in 1811) that extended westward to the Ohio River at Wheeling, West Virginia. This was the first portion of what would be constructed as the National Road, which eventually reached Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.[5] In the 1850s, many black fugitives reached their final stop on the underground railroad beneath the floor of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. A maze of tunnels beneath and an abolitionist pastor above provided refuge before the final five mile trip to freedom in Pennsylvania.[6]
The surrounding hillsides were mined for coal and iron ore, and harvested for timber that helped supply the Industrial Revolution. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal had its western terminus here; it was built to improve the movement of goods between the Midwest and Washington, DC, the eastern terminus. Construction of railroads superseded use of the canal, as trains were faster and could carry more freight. The city developed as a major manufacturing center, with industries in glass, breweries, fabrics, tires, and tinplate.
With the restructuring of heavy industry in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states following World War II, the city lost many jobs. As a result, its population has declined by nearly half, from 39,483 in the 1940 census to fewer than 20,000 today.[7][8]
Geography
Cumberland is in the Ridge and Valley physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains at 39°38′52″N 78°45′46″W (39.647687, −78.762869),[9] at the junction of the North Branch of the Potomac River and Wills Creek. The majority of the land within the city lies in a valley created by the junction of these two streams. Interstate 68 runs through the city in an east/west direction, as does Alternate U.S. 40, the Old National Road. U.S. Highway 220 runs north/south. Parts of Wills Mountain, Haystack Mountain, and Shriver Ridge are also within the city limits.
Terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Cumberland. Highway bridge is Interstate 68. Canal Place Museum is the brick building behind bridge.
The abandoned Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is now part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.[5] The canal's towpath is maintained, allowing travel by foot, horse or bicycle between Cumberland and Washington, D.C., a distance of approximately 185 miles (298 km). In recent years, a separate trail/path extension, called the Great Allegheny Passage, has been developed that leads to Pittsburgh as its western terminus. Cumberland is the only city of at least 20,000 residents, outside of the Pittsburgh and DC metro areas, that lies on this combined 300+ mile stretch.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.15 square miles (26.29 km2), of which 10.08 square miles (26.11 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.[10]
Cumberland Narrows
Main article: Cumberland Narrows
The Cumberland Narrows west of Cumberland, Maryland, along Wills Creek, with Haystack Mountain on the left and Wills Mountain on the right. The easy crossing of the rugged Wills Mountain Anticline through this water gap is used by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (left), the Old National Road (Alternate U.S. 40) (center, left of the creek), and the CSX Railroad (right).
Cumberland is at the eastern entrance to the Cumberland Narrows (or "The Narrows"), a water gap along Wills Creek that crosses the central ridge of the Wills Mountain Anticline at a low elevation between Wills Mountain to the north and Haystack Mountain to the south. Cliffs and talus of the two mountains' Tuscarora quartzite caprock are prominent within the Narrows. These geological features provide Cumberland a western backdrop of the two mountains and the narrow gap between them.
The Cumberland Narrows acts as a western gateway from Cumberland to the Appalachian Plateau and the Ohio River Valley beyond. The Old National Road, now Alternate U.S. 40, passes through the Narrows. The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's main line between Baltimore/Washington and Pittsburgh, now part of the CSX system, and a former line of the Western Maryland Railroad, now used by the steam- and diesel-powered excursion trains of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, also use this route.
A prominent rocky outcropping at the south end of Wills Mountain in the Cumberland Narrows is known as Lover's Leap.
Climate
Cumberland lies at the beginning of the transition from a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) to a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), although bearing far more characteristics of the former, with a range of temperatures significantly lower than those in the central and eastern part of Maryland, mostly in the form of depressed nighttime lows.
The region has four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers, and moderate winters (compared to surrounding communities, Cumberland receives milder winters and less snow). Monthly daily mean temperatures range from 31.9 °F (−0.1 °C) in January to 76.8 °F (24.9 °C) in July, with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 34.5 days of the year and dipping to 10 °F (−12 °C) or below on 7 nights per winter. Average seasonal snowfall totals 30.3 inches (77 cm). The record high is 109 °F (43 °C) set in July 1936 and August 1918, both of which are state record highs, while the record low is −14 °F (−26 °C) set at the current site on January 18–19 1994 and January 20–21, 1985.[11]
Climate data for Cumberland 2, Maryland (1981−2010 normals, extremes 1974−present)
Climate data for Cumberland, Maryland (extremes 1893−1974)
Demographics
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1840 2,428 —
1850 6,073 150.1%
1860 4,078 −32.9%
1870 8,056 97.5%
1880 10,693 32.7%
1890 12,729 19.0%
1900 17,128 34.6%
1910 21,839 27.5%
1920 29,837 36.6%
1930 37,747 26.5%
1940 39,483 4.6%
1950 37,679 −4.6%
1960 33,415 −11.3%
1970 29,724 −11.0%
1980 25,933 −12.8%
1990 23,706 −8.6%
2000 21,518 −9.2%
2010 20,859 −3.1%
2019 (est.) 19,284 [3] −7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
A graph showing the population in Cumberland and Allegany County
The median household income $25,142, and the median family income was $34,500. Males had a median income of $29,484 versus $20,004 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,813. About 15.3% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. The Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area ranked 305th out of 318 metropolitan areas in per capita income.[4]
In 2007, Forbes ranked the Cumberland Metro as having the 6th-lowest cost of living in the USA, based on an index of cost of housing, utilities, transportation and other expenditures.[14]
In 2007, The Baltimore Sun newspaper, citing the National Association of Realtors figures on home prices, stated that while most areas were stagnant, Cumberland home prices were rising by more than 17%, the highest in the country.[15] In July 2007, Washington Post writer Stephanie Cavanaugh wrote that the great quality of living in Cumberland had attracted many urbanites to the area.[16]
Population trends Population decline from 1950–1990 was due to a string of industrial plant closures. Plants such as Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Allegany Munitions and Celanese closed down and relocated as part of widespread industrial restructuring after WWII. The 1987 closure of the Kelly Springfield Tire Plant marked a turning point, as it was the last major manufacturing plant in the city limits to close its doors.
The population of the city has continued to decline since 1990, with the 2010 census population of 20,859 the lowest since the 1900 census.
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 20,859 people, 9,223 households, and 4,982 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,069.3 inhabitants per square mile (799.0/km2). There were 10,914 housing units at an average density of 1,082.7 per square mile (418.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.4% White, 6.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 9,223 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
Tourism
Downtown Cumberland, Maryland
Western Maryland Railway Station
A block west of the downtown pedestrian mall is the Western Maryland Railway Station. This early 20th-century train station is home to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, known regionally as "Mountain Thunder". The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers three hour round trip tours from Cumberland to Frostburg using restored 1916 Baldwin Steam Locomotive Number 734 or "Mountain Thunder" (Currently out of service). The Western Maryland Railway Station is part of the Canal Place Heritage Area, the first in the state of Maryland.[17]
Arts & Entertainment District
Downtown Cumberland's Arts & Entertainment District is home to the Allegany Arts Council and its Saville Gallery, the Allegany Museum, the Cumberland Theatre, the Arts at Canal Place Cooperative Gallery, the New Embassy Theatre, the Cumberland Music Academy, MettleArts Studio & Foundry, the Arteco Gallery and Institute for Creative Enterprise, Windsor Hall (a multi-purpose performance venue), the Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, the Gordon-Roberts House, the Graphicus Atelier print-making studio, and a variety of retail and specialty stores. Seasonal events include the Cumberland Comes Alive music series, Saturday Arts Walks, and the annual Mountain Maryland Artists’ Studio Tour.[18][not specific enough to verify]
Canal Place Heritage Area
C&O Canal at Swain's Lock
Canal Place is located at the western terminus of the C&O Canal. A national park has been created in the city center at the intersection of the railroad, C&O Canal, and Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland at Canal Place. While at the Heritage Area, visitors can ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, tour a full-scale replica canal boat, visit the C&O Canal National Historical Park Cumberland Visitor Center, get information about attractions and events in Allegany County, hike or bike ride on the canal towpath, or attend unique festivals and events like C&O CanalFest. A re-watering project is underway which when completed will allow visitors to ride in replica canal boats through a portion of the old canal.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles (296.9 km) following the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Cumberland. Its towpath is popular with runners, hikers, and bicyclists. There are campsites approximately every five miles along the trail.
The Great Allegheny Passage
The C&O Canal has its Western Terminus at Canal Place, and it is possible to travel by foot or bicycle from here to Washington, D.C. along the canal towpath - a distance of roughly 185 miles (298 km). The Great Allegheny Passage is a 148-mile (238 km) hiking/biking trail starting in Pittsburgh, PA and ending in Cumberland, MD where it connects with the C&O Canal towpath and continues to historic Georgetown in Washington D.C.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort and State Park
Just outside Cumberland, the Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort sits in the valley between Evitt's Mountain and Martin's Mountain. The resort is located on the shore of the 243-acre (0.98 km2) Lake Habeeb in Rocky Gap State Park, and boasts Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Allegany Museum
Allegany Museum is located at 3 Pershing St, Cumberland. The Museum serves the Allegany area, which is part of the Appalachia region, and includes Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, Mineral County in West Virginia, and Bedford and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania. The Museum exhibits include local prehistoric life, the Cumberland glassware industry, Kelly Springfield Tire Company, MeadWestvaco, the Cumberland brewing industry, and folk art on the building’s second floor. Work is currently underway on the Crossroads of America exhibition, which will trace the history of human movement through the area and will occupy most of the first floor.[19][not specific enough to verify]
The Narrows and Lovers Leap
The Narrows is a compact notched valley that Wills Creek has carved into Wills Mountain. Inventor Frederick John Bahr bought Wills Mountain and built his log cabin on top.
The National Road (U.S. Route 40) and a number of railroad lines pass through this steep, narrow, and rocky river valley on the edge of Cumberland. On the northeast side of Wills Mountain, sits a rocky outcropping known as Lover's Leap. The name comes from a Native American Romeo and Juliet legend. The tale tells how a jilted lover met his end by jumping off this ledge. Today, the rocks high above the water provide extensive views of the Allegheny Mountains. Lover's Leap has been frequently romanticized by postcard pictures of this valley, including those taken by George Steward in 1950 and published in the 1953 book U.S. 40.
Lover's Leap is 1,652 feet (504 m) above sea level and made up of oddly squared projectories of rock, from its top, all the way down to the National Highway (U.S. Rte. 40) below. The City of Cumberland and the neighboring states of Pennsylvania and West Virginia may be seen from this point.
Other attractions
Constitution Park
Cumberland Theatre Company, located on N. Johnson St., offering year-round performances
Gene Mason Sports Complex
New Embassy Theater
Nearby attractions and points of interest
The Thrasher Carriage Museum, in Frostburg, Maryland, has one of the nation's top collections of horse-drawn vehicles, representing every walk of life, from the milkman to the wealthy. Pleasure vehicles, funeral wagons, sleighs, carts, and more are on display in the renovated 19th-century warehouse. Housed in a renovated warehouse opposite the steam train depot in Frostburg, this museum houses an extensive collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century horse-drawn carriages, featuring more than 50 vehicles from the collection of the late James R. Thrasher. Highlights include the inaugural coach used by Teddy Roosevelt, several Vanderbilt sleighs, elaborately decorated funeral wagons, formal closed vehicles, surreys, and open sleighs.
The Paw Paw Tunnel is one of the world's longest canal tunnels and was one of the greatest engineering feats of its day.
The Sideling Hill road cut is a 340-foot (100 m) deep road cut where Interstate 68 cuts through Sideling Hill. It is notable as an impressive man-made mountain pass, visible from miles away and one of the best rock exposures in Maryland and indeed in the entire northeastern United States. Almost 810 feet (250 m) of strata in a tightly folded syncline are exposed in this road cut.
Dan's Mountain State Park
Notable landmarks
Allegany County Courthouse
Wills Creek
Downtown Cumberland
Some of Cumberland's most architecturally significant homes are located in the Washington Street Historic District. Considered the elite residential area when the city was at its economic peak, Washington Street was home to the region's leading citizens including the president of the C&O Canal. Significant public buildings include the Allegany County Courthouse, Allegany County Library, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located on the site of Fort Cumberland. It features Gothic Revival architecture with three large Tiffany windows, fort tunnels, and ammunition magazine cellars.[20]
The 1850 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, standing at the eastern end of the Washington Street Historic District, is one of Maryland's most outstanding examples of early Gothic Revival architecture. The Allegany County Courthouse dominates the city's skyline. It was designed in 1893 by local architect Wright Butler. The Queen City Hotel was built by the B&O during the 1870s. The battle to preserve it was lost when the building was demolished in 1972. Temple B'er Chayim's 1865 Gothic Revival building is one of the oldest surviving synagogue buildings in the United States.
Also of note are the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Terminus at Canal Place, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, the Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland, the Allegany Arts Council, Rocky Gap State Park, Cumberland Narrows along Wills Creek, on Alternate U.S. 40.
Government
Cumberland's has Council–manager government composed of an elected mayor, four elected city council members, and an appointed city administrator. Cumberland's current mayor is Ray Morriss, who was elected in 2018 after defeating two-term incumbent Brian Grim.[21] The current city council members are Eugene Frazier, Seth Bernard, Laurie Marchini, and Richard "Rock" Cioni.[22] The city council holds public meetings twice per month.[23]
Cumberland is in Maryland's 6th congressional district and is represented in the United States Congress by Representative David Trone and Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen.
Education
Main article: List of schools and libraries in Cumberland, Maryland
In 1864 the state legislature provided funds, and a structure for obtaining local funds from taxes and private donations for the purpose of funding schools for Negroes. The first public school for African-Americans in Cumberland operated in a colored YMCA on Independence Street, and was named the Mary Hoye school. In 1923 a new school for blacks was built on Frederick Street. In 1941 an election was held of students and faculty, and the school was renamed George Washington Carver School. In addition to serving the local population, many black people from surrounding areas in West Virginia sent their children to Carver because of the inadequate local facilities.[24] The schools were integrated in 1955, when 54 negro children attended the white schools. In 1956, 3 black students became the first to graduated from Allegany County's newly integrated schools.[25]
The offices of Allegany County Public Schools are located in Cumberland. The city is served by Allegany High School and Fort Hill High School, the private Bishop Walsh School, The Center for Career and Technical Education of Allegany County, and Calvary Christian Academy, and elementary schools such as Cresaptown Elementary School, South Penn Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, John Humbird, and Cash Valley Elementary School.
Approximately 39,000 people hold library cards in Allegany County, with libraries such as Washington Street Library and Lavale Public Library and several others.
Utilities
Water and sewer service is supplied by the City of Cumberland. The municipal watershed is located to the north within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Water is drawn from two lakes on city land, Gordon and Koon. Electricity service is supplied by the Potomac Edison Company, which is a unit of FirstEnergy, while natural gas service is supplied by Columbia Gas of Maryland. There was once a working oil well that pumped crude oil from a location near the Fruit Bowl in the Cumberland Narrows. Hospitals include UPMC Western Maryland and Thomas B. Finan Center.
Transportation
Air
The Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (Airport-ID: CBE) provides local air transportation to the Cumberland area, located in West Virginia, to the south of the Potomac River. Mexico Farms Airport (Airport-ID: 1W3) is also in Cumberland.
I-68/US 40 at its southwestern junction with US 220 in Cumberland
Roads and highways
Several primary highways serve Cumberland. The most prominent of these is Interstate 68, which runs concurrent with U.S. Route 40 through the city. I-68 and US 40 head eastward to Hancock, where they junction with Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 522. To the west, I-68 and US 40 separate in Keysers Ridge, with I-68 continuing west to Morgantown, West Virginia and a junction with Interstate 79. US 40 heads northwestward into southern Pennsylvania.
U.S. Route 220 also passes through Cumberland, mostly concurrent with I-68 and US 40. However, near the city limits on either end of its route through the city, US 220 diverges north and south from I-68 and US 40. To the north, US 220 heads for Bedford, Pennsylvania, while southwards, it reaches Keyser.
Other significant roads serving Cumberland include U.S. Route 40 Alternate, Maryland Route 51, Maryland Route 61, Maryland Route 639 and Maryland Route 807.
Public transportation
The primary public transportation in the City of Cumberland is bus service provided by Allegany County Transit. This service consists of five scheduled routes that reach most areas of the City and provide access to most public facilities. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides intercity service to Cumberland via the Capitol Limited, which runs between Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Illinois. The Cumberland Amtrak Station is located downtown at Queen City Drive and East Harrison Street. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad operates steam and diesel excursion trains from Cumberland to Frostburg and back. CSX had a large hump yard for full service to Pittsburgh over Sand patch grade to the west, the Grafton, West Virginia, line to the south, & the Baltimore, Maryland, line to the east.
Media
Main article: Media in Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland has several media outlets; most carry some form of satellite programming. WCBC-AM and WFRB-FM have some local news content, but do not have reporters collecting it. The closest public radio station is WFWM, at Frostburg, Maryland. Allegany Magazine is a recent media addition. The Cumberland Times-News is the area's daily newspaper.
Notable people
Main article: List of people from Cumberland, Maryland
In popular culture
The webcomic The Adventures of Dr. McNinja by Christopher Hastings is set in part in a fictionalized version of Cumberland.[26]
In the original classic horror movie by George A. Romero, "Night of the Living Dead" (1968), Cumberland was mentioned in the movie's radio broadcasts as the source for early information on the dawning zombie attacks.
Sister cities
Flag of Estonia.svg Tapa, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia
Flag of Estonia.svg Viljandi, Estonia[27]
See also
Tourism in Cumberland, Maryland
List of festivals and events in Cumberland, MD-WV
Federal Correctional Institution, Cumberland
References
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"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
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"For many, path to freedom ran here". February 10, 2002. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
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Parts of this article are copied from the Cumberland History, a National Park Service website whose contents are in the public domain.
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Canal Place
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Morriss unseats Grim for mayor of Cumberland
Mayor & Council
Public Meetings
Mudge, Michael Allen. "Carver High School - relic of an era". Western Maryland's Historical Library. Western Maryland's Historical Library. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
Sawyers, Michael A (March 4, 2013). "First black student in white school reflects on family, life". The Times-News of Cumberland. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
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Will H. Lowdermilk, History of Cumberland, first published 1878, reprinted by Clearfield Co., October 1997, Paperback, ISBN 0-8063-7983-9. Full Text Online
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Albert L. Feldstein, Feldstein's Historic Coal Mining and Railroads of Allegany County, Maryland, Publisher Albert L Feldstein, 2000, ISBN 0-9701605-0-X (This book consists of 135 historic Allegany County, Maryland coal mining and railroad-related photographs. These are primarily from the early 20th century. Accompanying each depiction is a historical narrative with facts, figures, dates and other information. Included within this number are 23 biographies of individuals associated with the history of coal mining in the region.)
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Cumberland, Maryland
City
Downtown Cumberland in May 2020
Downtown Cumberland in May 2020
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Nicknames: "Queen City", "C-Land"
Motto(s): "Come for a Visit, Stay for Life!"
Location in Allegany County and in Maryland
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Coordinates: 39°38′52″N 78°45′46″WCoordinates: 39°38′52″N 78°45′46″W
Country United States
State Maryland
County Allegany
Founded 1787
Incorporated 1815
Government
• Type Council-CEO
• Mayor Raymond Morriss (R)
• City administrator Jeff Rhodes (I)
(Appointed January 2012)
• City Council Seth D. Bernard (D)
Richard J. Cioni (D)
Eugene T. Frazier (D)
Laurie Marchini (R)
Area[1]
• City 10.12 sq mi (26.21 km2)
• Land 10.05 sq mi (26.04 km2)
• Water 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation 627 ft (191 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• City 20,859
• Estimate (2019)[3] 19,284
• Density 1,918.04/sq mi (740.59/km2)
• Metro 103,299
• Demonym Cumberlander
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
21501-21505
Area code(s) 301, 240
FIPS code 24-21325
GNIS feature ID 0590057
Website www.ci.cumberland.md.us
Cumberland is a city in and the county seat of Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a population of 103,299. Located on the Potomac River, Cumberland is a regional business and commercial center for Western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
Historically Cumberland was known as the "Queen City", as it was once the second largest in the state. Because of its strategic location on what became known as the Cumberland Road through the Appalachians, after the American Revolution it served as a historical outfitting and staging point for westward emigrant trail migrations throughout the first half of the 1800s. In this role, it supported the settlement of the Ohio Country and the lands in that latitude of the Louisiana Purchase. It also became an industrial center, served by major roads, railroads, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which connected Cumberland to Washington, D.C. and is now a national historical park. Today, Interstate 68 bisects the town.
Industry declined after World War II. Much of the later urban, business and technological development in the state has been concentrated in eastern coastal cities. Today the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the poorest in the United States, ranking 305th out of 318 metropolitan areas in per capita income.[4]
Contents
1 History
2 Geography
2.1 Cumberland Narrows
2.2 Climate
3 Demographics
3.1 2010 census
4 Tourism
4.1 Western Maryland Railway Station
4.2 Arts & Entertainment District
4.3 Canal Place Heritage Area
4.4 The Great Allegheny Passage
4.5 Rocky Gap Casino Resort and State Park
4.6 Allegany Museum
4.7 The Narrows and Lovers Leap
4.8 Other attractions
4.9 Nearby attractions and points of interest
5 Notable landmarks
6 Government
7 Education
8 Utilities
9 Transportation
9.1 Air
9.2 Roads and highways
9.3 Public transportation
10 Media
11 Notable people
12 In popular culture
13 Sister cities
14 See also
15 References
16 External links
History
Main article: History of Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland was named by English colonists after the son of King George II, Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland. It is built on the site of the mid-18th century Fort Cumberland, the starting point for British General Edward Braddock's ill-fated attack on the French stronghold of Fort Duquesne (present-day Pittsburgh) during the French and Indian War, the North American front of the Seven Years' War between the French and the British. (See Braddock expedition.) This area had long been settled for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. The fort was developed along the Great Indian Warpath which tribes used to travel the backcountry.
Cumberland also served as an outpost of Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War, and his first military headquarters was built here. Washington returned as President of the United States in 1794 to Cumberland to review troops assembled to thwart the Whiskey Rebellion.
Map of Braddock's Military Road
During the 19th century, Cumberland was a key road, railroad and canal junction. It became the second-largest city in Maryland after the port city of Baltimore. It was nicknamed "The Queen City".[5] Cumberland was the terminus, and namesake, of the Cumberland Road (begun in 1811) that extended westward to the Ohio River at Wheeling, West Virginia. This was the first portion of what would be constructed as the National Road, which eventually reached Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.[5] In the 1850s, many black fugitives reached their final stop on the underground railroad beneath the floor of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. A maze of tunnels beneath and an abolitionist pastor above provided refuge before the final five mile trip to freedom in Pennsylvania.[6]
The surrounding hillsides were mined for coal and iron ore, and harvested for timber that helped supply the Industrial Revolution. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal had its western terminus here; it was built to improve the movement of goods between the Midwest and Washington, DC, the eastern terminus. Construction of railroads superseded use of the canal, as trains were faster and could carry more freight. The city developed as a major manufacturing center, with industries in glass, breweries, fabrics, tires, and tinplate.
With the restructuring of heavy industry in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states following World War II, the city lost many jobs. As a result, its population has declined by nearly half, from 39,483 in the 1940 census to fewer than 20,000 today.[7][8]
Geography
Cumberland is in the Ridge and Valley physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains at 39°38′52″N 78°45′46″W (39.647687, −78.762869),[9] at the junction of the North Branch of the Potomac River and Wills Creek. The majority of the land within the city lies in a valley created by the junction of these two streams. Interstate 68 runs through the city in an east/west direction, as does Alternate U.S. 40, the Old National Road. U.S. Highway 220 runs north/south. Parts of Wills Mountain, Haystack Mountain, and Shriver Ridge are also within the city limits.
Terminus of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Cumberland. Highway bridge is Interstate 68. Canal Place Museum is the brick building behind bridge.
The abandoned Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is now part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.[5] The canal's towpath is maintained, allowing travel by foot, horse or bicycle between Cumberland and Washington, D.C., a distance of approximately 185 miles (298 km). In recent years, a separate trail/path extension, called the Great Allegheny Passage, has been developed that leads to Pittsburgh as its western terminus. Cumberland is the only city of at least 20,000 residents, outside of the Pittsburgh and DC metro areas, that lies on this combined 300+ mile stretch.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.15 square miles (26.29 km2), of which 10.08 square miles (26.11 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water.[10]
Cumberland Narrows
Main article: Cumberland Narrows
The Cumberland Narrows west of Cumberland, Maryland, along Wills Creek, with Haystack Mountain on the left and Wills Mountain on the right. The easy crossing of the rugged Wills Mountain Anticline through this water gap is used by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (left), the Old National Road (Alternate U.S. 40) (center, left of the creek), and the CSX Railroad (right).
Cumberland is at the eastern entrance to the Cumberland Narrows (or "The Narrows"), a water gap along Wills Creek that crosses the central ridge of the Wills Mountain Anticline at a low elevation between Wills Mountain to the north and Haystack Mountain to the south. Cliffs and talus of the two mountains' Tuscarora quartzite caprock are prominent within the Narrows. These geological features provide Cumberland a western backdrop of the two mountains and the narrow gap between them.
The Cumberland Narrows acts as a western gateway from Cumberland to the Appalachian Plateau and the Ohio River Valley beyond. The Old National Road, now Alternate U.S. 40, passes through the Narrows. The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's main line between Baltimore/Washington and Pittsburgh, now part of the CSX system, and a former line of the Western Maryland Railroad, now used by the steam- and diesel-powered excursion trains of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, also use this route.
A prominent rocky outcropping at the south end of Wills Mountain in the Cumberland Narrows is known as Lover's Leap.
Climate
Cumberland lies at the beginning of the transition from a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) to a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), although bearing far more characteristics of the former, with a range of temperatures significantly lower than those in the central and eastern part of Maryland, mostly in the form of depressed nighttime lows.
The region has four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers, and moderate winters (compared to surrounding communities, Cumberland receives milder winters and less snow). Monthly daily mean temperatures range from 31.9 °F (−0.1 °C) in January to 76.8 °F (24.9 °C) in July, with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 34.5 days of the year and dipping to 10 °F (−12 °C) or below on 7 nights per winter. Average seasonal snowfall totals 30.3 inches (77 cm). The record high is 109 °F (43 °C) set in July 1936 and August 1918, both of which are state record highs, while the record low is −14 °F (−26 °C) set at the current site on January 18–19 1994 and January 20–21, 1985.[11]
Climate data for Cumberland 2, Maryland (1981−2010 normals, extremes 1974−present)
Climate data for Cumberland, Maryland (extremes 1893−1974)
Demographics
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1840 2,428 —
1850 6,073 150.1%
1860 4,078 −32.9%
1870 8,056 97.5%
1880 10,693 32.7%
1890 12,729 19.0%
1900 17,128 34.6%
1910 21,839 27.5%
1920 29,837 36.6%
1930 37,747 26.5%
1940 39,483 4.6%
1950 37,679 −4.6%
1960 33,415 −11.3%
1970 29,724 −11.0%
1980 25,933 −12.8%
1990 23,706 −8.6%
2000 21,518 −9.2%
2010 20,859 −3.1%
2019 (est.) 19,284 [3] −7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
A graph showing the population in Cumberland and Allegany County
The median household income $25,142, and the median family income was $34,500. Males had a median income of $29,484 versus $20,004 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,813. About 15.3% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. The Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area ranked 305th out of 318 metropolitan areas in per capita income.[4]
In 2007, Forbes ranked the Cumberland Metro as having the 6th-lowest cost of living in the USA, based on an index of cost of housing, utilities, transportation and other expenditures.[14]
In 2007, The Baltimore Sun newspaper, citing the National Association of Realtors figures on home prices, stated that while most areas were stagnant, Cumberland home prices were rising by more than 17%, the highest in the country.[15] In July 2007, Washington Post writer Stephanie Cavanaugh wrote that the great quality of living in Cumberland had attracted many urbanites to the area.[16]
Population trends Population decline from 1950–1990 was due to a string of industrial plant closures. Plants such as Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Allegany Munitions and Celanese closed down and relocated as part of widespread industrial restructuring after WWII. The 1987 closure of the Kelly Springfield Tire Plant marked a turning point, as it was the last major manufacturing plant in the city limits to close its doors.
The population of the city has continued to decline since 1990, with the 2010 census population of 20,859 the lowest since the 1900 census.
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 20,859 people, 9,223 households, and 4,982 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,069.3 inhabitants per square mile (799.0/km2). There were 10,914 housing units at an average density of 1,082.7 per square mile (418.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.4% White, 6.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 9,223 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.0% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
Tourism
Downtown Cumberland, Maryland
Western Maryland Railway Station
A block west of the downtown pedestrian mall is the Western Maryland Railway Station. This early 20th-century train station is home to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, known regionally as "Mountain Thunder". The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers three hour round trip tours from Cumberland to Frostburg using restored 1916 Baldwin Steam Locomotive Number 734 or "Mountain Thunder" (Currently out of service). The Western Maryland Railway Station is part of the Canal Place Heritage Area, the first in the state of Maryland.[17]
Arts & Entertainment District
Downtown Cumberland's Arts & Entertainment District is home to the Allegany Arts Council and its Saville Gallery, the Allegany Museum, the Cumberland Theatre, the Arts at Canal Place Cooperative Gallery, the New Embassy Theatre, the Cumberland Music Academy, MettleArts Studio & Foundry, the Arteco Gallery and Institute for Creative Enterprise, Windsor Hall (a multi-purpose performance venue), the Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, the Gordon-Roberts House, the Graphicus Atelier print-making studio, and a variety of retail and specialty stores. Seasonal events include the Cumberland Comes Alive music series, Saturday Arts Walks, and the annual Mountain Maryland Artists’ Studio Tour.[18][not specific enough to verify]
Canal Place Heritage Area
C&O Canal at Swain's Lock
Canal Place is located at the western terminus of the C&O Canal. A national park has been created in the city center at the intersection of the railroad, C&O Canal, and Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland at Canal Place. While at the Heritage Area, visitors can ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, tour a full-scale replica canal boat, visit the C&O Canal National Historical Park Cumberland Visitor Center, get information about attractions and events in Allegany County, hike or bike ride on the canal towpath, or attend unique festivals and events like C&O CanalFest. A re-watering project is underway which when completed will allow visitors to ride in replica canal boats through a portion of the old canal.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles (296.9 km) following the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, D.C. to Cumberland. Its towpath is popular with runners, hikers, and bicyclists. There are campsites approximately every five miles along the trail.
The Great Allegheny Passage
The C&O Canal has its Western Terminus at Canal Place, and it is possible to travel by foot or bicycle from here to Washington, D.C. along the canal towpath - a distance of roughly 185 miles (298 km). The Great Allegheny Passage is a 148-mile (238 km) hiking/biking trail starting in Pittsburgh, PA and ending in Cumberland, MD where it connects with the C&O Canal towpath and continues to historic Georgetown in Washington D.C.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort and State Park
Just outside Cumberland, the Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort sits in the valley between Evitt's Mountain and Martin's Mountain. The resort is located on the shore of the 243-acre (0.98 km2) Lake Habeeb in Rocky Gap State Park, and boasts Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Allegany Museum
Allegany Museum is located at 3 Pershing St, Cumberland. The Museum serves the Allegany area, which is part of the Appalachia region, and includes Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, Mineral County in West Virginia, and Bedford and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania. The Museum exhibits include local prehistoric life, the Cumberland glassware industry, Kelly Springfield Tire Company, MeadWestvaco, the Cumberland brewing industry, and folk art on the building’s second floor. Work is currently underway on the Crossroads of America exhibition, which will trace the history of human movement through the area and will occupy most of the first floor.[19][not specific enough to verify]
The Narrows and Lovers Leap
The Narrows is a compact notched valley that Wills Creek has carved into Wills Mountain. Inventor Frederick John Bahr bought Wills Mountain and built his log cabin on top.
The National Road (U.S. Route 40) and a number of railroad lines pass through this steep, narrow, and rocky river valley on the edge of Cumberland. On the northeast side of Wills Mountain, sits a rocky outcropping known as Lover's Leap. The name comes from a Native American Romeo and Juliet legend. The tale tells how a jilted lover met his end by jumping off this ledge. Today, the rocks high above the water provide extensive views of the Allegheny Mountains. Lover's Leap has been frequently romanticized by postcard pictures of this valley, including those taken by George Steward in 1950 and published in the 1953 book U.S. 40.
Lover's Leap is 1,652 feet (504 m) above sea level and made up of oddly squared projectories of rock, from its top, all the way down to the National Highway (U.S. Rte. 40) below. The City of Cumberland and the neighboring states of Pennsylvania and West Virginia may be seen from this point.
Other attractions
Constitution Park
Cumberland Theatre Company, located on N. Johnson St., offering year-round performances
Gene Mason Sports Complex
New Embassy Theater
Nearby attractions and points of interest
The Thrasher Carriage Museum, in Frostburg, Maryland, has one of the nation's top collections of horse-drawn vehicles, representing every walk of life, from the milkman to the wealthy. Pleasure vehicles, funeral wagons, sleighs, carts, and more are on display in the renovated 19th-century warehouse. Housed in a renovated warehouse opposite the steam train depot in Frostburg, this museum houses an extensive collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century horse-drawn carriages, featuring more than 50 vehicles from the collection of the late James R. Thrasher. Highlights include the inaugural coach used by Teddy Roosevelt, several Vanderbilt sleighs, elaborately decorated funeral wagons, formal closed vehicles, surreys, and open sleighs.
The Paw Paw Tunnel is one of the world's longest canal tunnels and was one of the greatest engineering feats of its day.
The Sideling Hill road cut is a 340-foot (100 m) deep road cut where Interstate 68 cuts through Sideling Hill. It is notable as an impressive man-made mountain pass, visible from miles away and one of the best rock exposures in Maryland and indeed in the entire northeastern United States. Almost 810 feet (250 m) of strata in a tightly folded syncline are exposed in this road cut.
Dan's Mountain State Park
Notable landmarks
Allegany County Courthouse
Wills Creek
Downtown Cumberland
Some of Cumberland's most architecturally significant homes are located in the Washington Street Historic District. Considered the elite residential area when the city was at its economic peak, Washington Street was home to the region's leading citizens including the president of the C&O Canal. Significant public buildings include the Allegany County Courthouse, Allegany County Library, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located on the site of Fort Cumberland. It features Gothic Revival architecture with three large Tiffany windows, fort tunnels, and ammunition magazine cellars.[20]
The 1850 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, standing at the eastern end of the Washington Street Historic District, is one of Maryland's most outstanding examples of early Gothic Revival architecture. The Allegany County Courthouse dominates the city's skyline. It was designed in 1893 by local architect Wright Butler. The Queen City Hotel was built by the B&O during the 1870s. The battle to preserve it was lost when the building was demolished in 1972. Temple B'er Chayim's 1865 Gothic Revival building is one of the oldest surviving synagogue buildings in the United States.
Also of note are the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Terminus at Canal Place, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, the Allegheny Highlands Trail of Maryland, the Allegany Arts Council, Rocky Gap State Park, Cumberland Narrows along Wills Creek, on Alternate U.S. 40.
Government
Cumberland's has Council–manager government composed of an elected mayor, four elected city council members, and an appointed city administrator. Cumberland's current mayor is Ray Morriss, who was elected in 2018 after defeating two-term incumbent Brian Grim.[21] The current city council members are Eugene Frazier, Seth Bernard, Laurie Marchini, and Richard "Rock" Cioni.[22] The city council holds public meetings twice per month.[23]
Cumberland is in Maryland's 6th congressional district and is represented in the United States Congress by Representative David Trone and Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen.
Education
Main article: List of schools and libraries in Cumberland, Maryland
In 1864 the state legislature provided funds, and a structure for obtaining local funds from taxes and private donations for the purpose of funding schools for Negroes. The first public school for African-Americans in Cumberland operated in a colored YMCA on Independence Street, and was named the Mary Hoye school. In 1923 a new school for blacks was built on Frederick Street. In 1941 an election was held of students and faculty, and the school was renamed George Washington Carver School. In addition to serving the local population, many black people from surrounding areas in West Virginia sent their children to Carver because of the inadequate local facilities.[24] The schools were integrated in 1955, when 54 negro children attended the white schools. In 1956, 3 black students became the first to graduated from Allegany County's newly integrated schools.[25]
The offices of Allegany County Public Schools are located in Cumberland. The city is served by Allegany High School and Fort Hill High School, the private Bishop Walsh School, The Center for Career and Technical Education of Allegany County, and Calvary Christian Academy, and elementary schools such as Cresaptown Elementary School, South Penn Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, John Humbird, and Cash Valley Elementary School.
Approximately 39,000 people hold library cards in Allegany County, with libraries such as Washington Street Library and Lavale Public Library and several others.
Utilities
Water and sewer service is supplied by the City of Cumberland. The municipal watershed is located to the north within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Water is drawn from two lakes on city land, Gordon and Koon. Electricity service is supplied by the Potomac Edison Company, which is a unit of FirstEnergy, while natural gas service is supplied by Columbia Gas of Maryland. There was once a working oil well that pumped crude oil from a location near the Fruit Bowl in the Cumberland Narrows. Hospitals include UPMC Western Maryland and Thomas B. Finan Center.
Transportation
Air
The Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (Airport-ID: CBE) provides local air transportation to the Cumberland area, located in West Virginia, to the south of the Potomac River. Mexico Farms Airport (Airport-ID: 1W3) is also in Cumberland.
I-68/US 40 at its southwestern junction with US 220 in Cumberland
Roads and highways
Several primary highways serve Cumberland. The most prominent of these is Interstate 68, which runs concurrent with U.S. Route 40 through the city. I-68 and US 40 head eastward to Hancock, where they junction with Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 522. To the west, I-68 and US 40 separate in Keysers Ridge, with I-68 continuing west to Morgantown, West Virginia and a junction with Interstate 79. US 40 heads northwestward into southern Pennsylvania.
U.S. Route 220 also passes through Cumberland, mostly concurrent with I-68 and US 40. However, near the city limits on either end of its route through the city, US 220 diverges north and south from I-68 and US 40. To the north, US 220 heads for Bedford, Pennsylvania, while southwards, it reaches Keyser.
Other significant roads serving Cumberland include U.S. Route 40 Alternate, Maryland Route 51, Maryland Route 61, Maryland Route 639 and Maryland Route 807.
Public transportation
The primary public transportation in the City of Cumberland is bus service provided by Allegany County Transit. This service consists of five scheduled routes that reach most areas of the City and provide access to most public facilities. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides intercity service to Cumberland via the Capitol Limited, which runs between Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Illinois. The Cumberland Amtrak Station is located downtown at Queen City Drive and East Harrison Street. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad operates steam and diesel excursion trains from Cumberland to Frostburg and back. CSX had a large hump yard for full service to Pittsburgh over Sand patch grade to the west, the Grafton, West Virginia, line to the south, & the Baltimore, Maryland, line to the east.
Media
Main article: Media in Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland has several media outlets; most carry some form of satellite programming. WCBC-AM and WFRB-FM have some local news content, but do not have reporters collecting it. The closest public radio station is WFWM, at Frostburg, Maryland. Allegany Magazine is a recent media addition. The Cumberland Times-News is the area's daily newspaper.
Notable people
Main article: List of people from Cumberland, Maryland
In popular culture
The webcomic The Adventures of Dr. McNinja by Christopher Hastings is set in part in a fictionalized version of Cumberland.[26]
In the original classic horror movie by George A. Romero, "Night of the Living Dead" (1968), Cumberland was mentioned in the movie's radio broadcasts as the source for early information on the dawning zombie attacks.
Sister cities
Flag of Estonia.svg Tapa, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia
Flag of Estonia.svg Viljandi, Estonia[27]
See also
Tourism in Cumberland, Maryland
List of festivals and events in Cumberland, MD-WV
Federal Correctional Institution, Cumberland
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Morriss unseats Grim for mayor of Cumberland
Mayor & Council
Public Meetings
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History
CITY OF CUMBERLAND
Live theater, steam train, the western terminus of the C&O Canal and an outdoor mountain life found only in
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland
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Cumberland
CITY OF CUMBERLAND
Live theater, steam train, the western terminus of the C&O Canal and an outdoor mountain life found only in
About Cumberland
In 1787, the Maryland General Assembly made the wise move of establishing the town of Cumberland through an act passed during that legislative session. Of course, that act simply provided the stamp of officialdom to a community that had been in existence, in one form or another, for thousands of years.
Before Cumberland
Artifacts pointing to civilizations in existence before the time of Christ have been found in the area, so we can only assume that people have been living here forever, a fact that those of us who now live at the confluence of Wills Creek and the Potomac River can understand, given the level of natural beauty that surrounds us.
Community Development
For generations an American Indian village, then a western outpost of roughshod cabins established by European Americans, Cumberland eventually became a stop for many in the push west. In this role, the city grew into a transportation hub, first as the starting point of the first National Road - now known as Route 40, or National Highway - and then as home to numerous railroads and the western terminus of the famous C&O Canal.
As the city raced through the 19th century and into the 20th, it became less dependent on railroads as more industry moved to the area. Glass manufacturing and brewing were big, as were tires and steel.
Economic Development
Cumberland experienced the same fate as many American cities in the latter quarter of the 20th century; many industries closed their doors, battering the local populace. But the natives here are resilient if nothing else, so Cumberland looked around and noticed that a lot of people traditionally traveled here for our rich history. Small firms began to crop up focusing on the tourism trade, and Cumberland was off and running into its next era.
The economy continued to perk up as a number of technological firms moved to the area. The future looks brighter now than it has in years, essentially because we have something here most people want - a quality of life hard to come by today.
So come along, and we'll show you our town, a beautiful little city nestled among the Appalachian Mountains, home to those who seek tranquility, peace, and friendly neighbors.
http://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/395/About-Cumberland