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History of Cumberland, (Cumberland County) North CarolinaOur database does not include an historic photo for Cumberland, (Cumberland County) North Carolina, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: CUMBERLAND, a county in the S. central part of North Carolina. Area estimated at 1680 square miles. It is intersected by Cape Fear river, which, in its passage through the county, is joined by Little river and Rockfish creek. The surface is diversified. The line which separates the tertiary formation of the low country from the granite and hilly region of North Carolina passes nearly through the middle of the county. The soil is generally fertile. Indian corn, cotton, and sweet potatoes are the chief products of the farms. In 1850 this county produced 376,843 bushels of corn; 156 bales of cotton; and 142,396 bushels of sweet potatoes. There were 7 cotton factories, 11 corn and flour mills and 36 saw mills. It contained 32 churches and three newspaper offices. The county contains large forests of pitch-pine, from which lumber and turpentine are procured, and exported by means of steamboats which navigate Cape Fear river. The prosperity of the county has been increased by several plank-roads recently laid, the aggregate length of which is above 300 miles. Waterpower is abundant on Cape Fear river, and is employed in a number of cotton mills. Organized in 1754. Capital, Fayetteville. Population, 20,610, of whom 13,393 were free, and 7217, slaves. |
North Carolina Facts: Cumberland County Facts: Seat: FayettevilleEstablished: 1754 Formed from: Bladen Cumberland is situated 55 meters above sea level. |