Town of Cumberland, Indiana
Welcome to the Town of Cumberland!
The Town of Cumberland, Indiana, is located on the Historic National Road with about half of the community in Hancock County and half in Marion County immediately east of Indianapolis. Cumberland was officially platted July 7, 1831 and 
Town was a stop along the interurban to Indianapolis, and the Pennsylvania railroad once brought travelers and transported farmers crops and livestock.
named for Cumberland, Maryland, the east terminus of the Historic National Road. The Town is well known as the last stop over before Indianapolis. Cumberland has a rich transportation history not only with the Historic National Road, but also the
Town was a stop along the interurban to Indianapolis, and the Pennsylvania railroad once brought travelers and transported farmers crops and livestock.Cumberland's historic downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has maintained much of its original small town charm, while providing the amenities of an urban area. Cumberland is just a 20 minute drive to Indianapolis and has easy access to major interstates and the Indianapolis International Airport. The Town is also served by the IndyGo bus system providing commuters an alternative.
Cumberland is in the early stages of the reconstruction of East Washington Street and a new streetscape, set to be completed by the end of the 2010 construction season. The Town is also proud that the Cumberland Pennsy Trail will break ground in 2009. The trail will be along the abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad and link to the Pennsy Trail in Indianapolis and Greenfield in the future. Once linked, residents of Cumberland will have access, through the Pennsy Trail, to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Monon Trail. The Cumberland Pennsy Trail is also a part of the National Road Heritage Trail. Residents of Cumberland are proud of their Historic National Road heritage and are celebrating it through these wonderful projects.
Cumberland News
- Assistant Town Manager Job Post
Published: Thursday, February 04, 2010
The Town of Cumberland is currently accepting applications for the Position of Assistant Town Manager. - Cumberland Arts Goes to Market 2010 Planning
Published: Monday, February 01, 2010
Planning for the 2010 Cumberland Arts Goes to Market has begun. - Request for Qualifications - Engineering Services
Published: Monday, January 25, 2010
The Town of Cumberland is currently accepting statements of qualifications from engineering firms to provide services to the Plan Commission.
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Town of Cumberland
11501 E. Washington St.
Cumberland, IN 46229
11501 E. Washington St.
Cumberland, IN 46229
View Map- Telephone Number: 317-894-6213
- Facsimile Number: 317-894-6214
Clerk-Treasurer
- Telephone Number: 317-849-6201
Police Department
- Telephone Number: 317-894-3525
