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History of Cumberland, (Cumberland County) New JerseyOur database does not include an historic photo for Cumberland, (Cumberland County) New Jersey, 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. S.W. part of New Jersey, has an area of about 480 square miles. It is bounded on the S. W. by Delaware bay, and on the E. by Tuckahoe creek; and is intersected by Maurice river and Cohansey creek. The surface is generally level, with some low ridges between the streams. The soil W. of Cohansey creek consists of clay and sandy loam: E. of the Cohansey creek it is generally light and sandy, and partly covered with forests of pine timber. Indian corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, hay, and butter are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 370,267 bushels of corn, 78,000 of wheat; 84,408 of oats; 116,144 of potatoes: 21,795 tons of hay, and 174,802 pounds of butter. There were 4 glass factories, 1 forge, 1 foundry, 1 furnace, and 10 flour mills. It contained 40 churches, 2 newspaper offices; 4215 pupils attending public schools, and 50 attending an academy. Marl is found in the W. part of the county, and iron ore in Greenwich township. The proposed railroad from Camden to Cape May will probably pass through this county. Organized in 1748, and formed from part of Salem county. Capital, Bridgeton. Population, 17,189. |
New Jersey Facts: Cumberland County Facts: Seat: BridgetonEstablished: 1748 Formed from: Salem Cumberland is situated 12 meters above sea level. |