Cumberland County is located in the central Piedmont area of Virginia.  The county was formed from Goochland County by an act of the Virginia Assemby in 1749 and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II.  The earliest call for independence came from this county on April 22, 1776.

 

Nearby cities include:

 

Charlottesville..............55 miles

Richmond....................40 miles

Washington, D.C.......145 miles