Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is one of the Commonwealth’s original counties, established on January 27, 1750, by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, carved out of Lancaster County and named for Cumberland, England. The region was first settled around 1730 primarily by Scots-Irish immigrants, with English and German settlers making up about ten percent of the early population. Early settlers built agrarian communities in the fertile Cumberland Valley, laying the groundwork for the county’s agricultural heritage. Two of these communities—Shippensburg and Carlisle—remain its oldest towns, with Carlisle serving as the county seat from its founding. During the Civil War’s Gettysburg campaign in 1863, Confederate forces marched through Cumberland County, briefly occupying several towns before moving northwest toward Gettysburg. Over the 20th and early 21st centuries, Cumberland County evolved from a rural farming area into a thriving suburban hub within the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. For more about Cumberland County, visit the official county website or Wikipedia.
Top 10 Attractions in Cumberland County
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Pine Grove Furnace State Park – A 696-acre park featuring two mountain lakes, miles of hiking trails, and the historic iron furnace ruins.
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Colonel Denning State Park – Home to Doubling Gap Lake, forested trails, and scenic overlooks.
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Kings Gap Environmental Education Center – A 1,454-acre center with interpretive trails, gardens, and panoramic valley views.
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Appalachian Trail Museum – The nation’s only museum dedicated to the history of the Appalachian Trail, located at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
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U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center – Premier research and exhibit facilities on Carlisle Barracks showcasing U.S. Army history.
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Museum of Cumberland County History – Features 16 galleries covering 250 years of local history in downtown Carlisle.
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Carlisle Historic District – A national historic district with over 1,000 buildings showcasing Federal and Victorian architecture.
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Williams Grove Speedway – Iconic half-mile clay track hosting sprint car racing since 1939 in Mechanicsburg.
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LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail – A 2.5-mile rail-trail offering easy hiking, biking, and world-class fly-fishing access.
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Children’s Lake – A seven-acre spring-fed lake in Boiling Springs known for crystal-clear water and recreational activities.
We serve all Cumberland County ZIP codes and towns, including 17001, 17007, 17011, 17013, 17015, 17019, 17025, 17027, 17043, 17050, 17053, 17055, 17065, 17070, 17072, 17081, 17089, 17090, 17093, 17240, 17241, 17257, 17266, 17307, 17324, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Lower Allen, Enola, New Cumberland, Lemoyne, Shippensburg, Schlusser, Boiling Springs, Wormleysburg, Mount Holly Springs, Shiremanstown, Newville, West Fairview, New Kingstown, Plainfield, Messiah College, Shippensburg University, Carlisle Barracks, Bloserville, Hogestown, Grantham, Summerdale, Lisburn, and more.
