Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Cumberland came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Cumberland in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Cumberland. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Cumberland:
Services available in 1895: had a Railroad Station, no Post Office mentioned

Map of the Lincoln Highway (1924)

Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Road Map for Maryland (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Cumberland in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Cumberland for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Cumberland. See our Misc Page for Cumberland for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Cumberland:

The following routes mentioned Cumberland as a scheduled stop:

The Ambassador: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Ambassador (train schedule from 1948). The Ambassador travelled between Baltimore (MD) and Detroit (MI)

The Capitol Limited: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Capitol Limited (schedule from 1941). The Capitol Limited travelled between New York (IL) and Chicago (IL)

The Metropolitan: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Metropolitan (schedule from 1969). The Metropolitan travelled between Washington (DC) and Cincinnati (OH)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Cumberland: www.ci.cumberland.md.us/

The official website for Allegany County: www.gov.allconet.org/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/