Cumberland
A community guide to Cumberland in Indiana, the United States.
- Population
- 5,954 residents
- Region
- Indiana
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 39.7762, -85.9572
Geography and location
Cumberland sits at approximate coordinates 39.7762 latitude and -85.9572 longitude within Indiana. The terrain and natural features around Cumberland reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Indiana road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Cumberland offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Indiana: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Cumberland's residents. Visitors passing through Cumberland encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Cumberland typically involves the regional road network of Indiana or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Cumberland to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Indiana. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Cumberland.