Cumberland County, Kentucky: History and Information

Cumberland County, Kentucky

Cumberland County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Burkesville
Year Organized: 1799
Square Miles: 306

Court House:

P.O. Box 826
County Courthouse
Burkesville, KY 42717-0826

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Cumberland County was named after the Cumberland River which was named by surveyor and physician, Dr. Thomas Walker (1715-1794), as a tribute to the Duke of Cumberland

Demographics:

History

Cumberland county was formed in 1799. It is located in the Pennyrile region of the state. The elevation in the county ranges from 510 to 1110 feet above sea level. In 2000 the county population was 7,147 in a land area of 305.82 square miles, an average of 23.4 people per square mile. The county seat is Burkesville.

Neighboring Counties:

Northeast: Adair County; Russell County

Southeast: Clinton County

Southwest: Clay County, Tenn.; Monroe County

Northwest: Metcalfe County

Cities and Towns:

- Burkesville (County Seat)

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Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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