Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Cumberland, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cumberland and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Cumberland
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Cumberland:
- 35.408416, -93.165453
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Cumberland
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Pope County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Pope County
- Since Cumberland is near Johnson County and also Logan County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Johnson County
- eBird sighting report for Logan County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Cumberland ...
We found 31 communities that share the name Cumberland.
Within Arkansas, the name Cumberland is unique.
Beyond Arkansas, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 27 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- British Columbia
- This Cumberland lies 1,874 miles [3,015.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- Georgia
- Camden County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Cumberland [Camden County].
- Cobb County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Cumberland [Cobb County].
- Oconee County
- This Cumberland is located in Oconee County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the east of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Cumberland.
- Illinois
- Clark County
- This Cumberland is located in Clark County and lies 391 miles [629.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Cumberland.
- Cook County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Cumberland [Cook County].
- Indiana
- Hancock County
- This Cumberland is located in Hancock County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Cumberland.
- Iowa
- Cass County
- This Cumberland is located in Cass County and lies 415 miles [667.9 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Cumberland.
- Kansas
- Labette County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Cumberland [Labette County].
- Thomas County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Cumberland [Thomas County].
- Kentucky
- Harlan County
- This Cumberland is located in Harlan County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harlan County community of Cumberland.
- Maine
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,345 miles [2,164.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Maryland
- Allegany County
- This Cumberland is located in Allegany County and lies 840 miles [1,351.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Cumberland.
- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Massachusetts community of Cumberland [Norfolk County].
- Mississippi
- Webster County
- This Cumberland is located in Webster County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Webster County community of Cumberland.
- Nevada
- Humboldt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Humboldt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Humboldt County community of Cumberland.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 1,034 miles [1,664.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- North Carolina
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 800 miles [1,287.5 km]<1> to the east of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Guilford County
- This Cumberland is located in Guilford County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km] to the east of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Cumberland.
- Ohio
- Guernsey County
- This Cumberland is located in Guernsey County and lies 699 miles [1,124.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guernsey County community of Cumberland.
- Oklahoma
- Marshall County
- This Cumberland is located in Marshall County and lies 215 miles [346 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Cumberland.
- Ontario
- This Cumberland lies 1,160 miles [1,866.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Cumberland lies 1,721 miles [2,769.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- This Cumberland is located in Providence County and lies 1,251 miles [2,013.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Cumberland.
- Saskatchewan
- We haven't found the location of this community yet.
- South Carolina
- Georgetown County
- This Cumberland is located in Georgetown County and lies 794 miles [1,277.8 km]<1> to the east of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Georgetown County community of Cumberland.
- Tennessee
- Sumner County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Cumberland [Sumner County].
- Virginia
- Cumberland County
- This Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and lies 840 miles [1,351.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Cumberland.
- Washington
- King County
- This Cumberland is located in King County and lies 1,687 miles [2,715 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Cumberland.
- Wisconsin
- Barron County
- This Cumberland is located in Barron County and lies 701 miles [1,128.2 km]<1> to the north of the Cumberland that is located in Pope County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barron County community of Cumberland.
- Wyoming
- Lincoln County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Lincoln County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Cumberland.
- British Columbia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Cumberland ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Boiling Springs ‑ Historic
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boiling Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boiling Springs
- Boiling Springs is located in Pope County
- Bullfrog Valley
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullfrog Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullfrog Valley
- Bullfrog Valley is located in Pope County
- Delaware
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware
- Delaware is located in Logan County
- Dover
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
- Dover is located in Pope County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,445 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <5>
- Famous ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Georgetown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Pope County
- Hector
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector
- Hector is located in Pope County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 465 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hector <5>
- Hickeytown
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickeytown
- Hickeytown is located in Johnson County
- London
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for London
- London is located in Pope County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,063 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for London <5>
- Lutherville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lutherville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutherville
- Lutherville is located in Johnson County
- Rock Springs
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Springs
- Rock Springs is located in Pope County
- Tag
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
How Far From Cumberland to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Cumberland to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Cumberland once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Cumberland and extending to:
- Russellville, which is the Seat of Pope County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Cumberland to Russellville, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Little Rock, which is the State Capital of Arkansas, lies 68 miles [109.4 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 918 miles [1,477.4 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 36 days and walking would take 53 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,711 miles [10,800.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,443 miles [11,978.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,322 miles [8,564.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Cumberland) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cumberland. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.4084, Longitude: -93.1655 In this case, the coordinates for Cumberland have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Cumberland could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Cumberland, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Cumberland to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 317.818 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.343 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.657 degrees. |