- Cumberland County formed in 1748.
- Named after Prince William, Duke of Cumberland.
- County seat is Bridgeton.
- Located in southern New Jersey.
- Population exceeds 150,000 residents.
- Known for agriculture and farmland.
- The Delaware Bay borders the county.
- Bridgeton Historic District features historic architecture.
- Parvin State Park offers recreation.
- Maurice River supports wildlife habitats.
- Vineland is the largest city.
- Glassmaking shaped local industry history.
- Farming remains a major economic activity.
- Blueberries are an important crop.
- The county has many wetlands.
- Diverse wildlife lives throughout Cumberland.
- Fortescue is known for fishing.
- The Maurice River is a scenic waterway.
- Rural communities dominate much of Cumberland.
- The county has strong agricultural traditions.
- Cumberland County is New Jersey’s southernmost mainland county.