Cumberland, Maryland

Cumberland is a city in Allegany County, on the western part of Maryland, USA. It covers 9.1 sq mi (23.5 sq km) and has a population of 21,000 people (2011 estimate), within a metropolitan area of 103,000 people.

Cumberland, Maryland
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Cumberland experiences a humid subtropical climate. Warmest month here is July, when the average high temperature reaches 87°F (31°C). Coldest month is January, when average low temperature drops to 20°F (-7°C). May is the wettest month, receiving 3.97 in (100.8 mm) of rainfall.

The Cumberland area was inhabited by Native American clans when the first Europeans arrive there in 1730. European settlement in the area led to conflicts with the Indians. The area was originally called Caiutucuc, but was later renamed after the Duke of Cumberland.

Greene Street, Cumberland, Maryland
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There was a time when Cumberland was the second largest city in Maryland after Baltimore. It was a manufacturing center producing glass, fabrics and other items. The industries in Cumberland fell into decline after the Second World War.

Visiting Cumberland

Interstate 68, also called US Highway 40, connects Cumberland with the rest of the country.

Places of Interest in Cumberland

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