Cumberland is a progressive community on the far west side of Hancock County. The Town of Cumberland was established in 1831 along the National Road. Cumberland's development over the years has been largely related to the advances in transportation. Cumberland has a thriving business community and has retained its small town charm, while providing the conveniences of being located adjacent to Indianapolis.
The Town of Cumberland and City of Indianapolis have established an historic conservation district protecting much of the historical core of the community. Prior to the local designation, the district received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places. The Town is very proud of its National Road heritage and has adopted an overlay district to guide development along the historic national road.
In 2009, a Streetscape/US 40 Road reconstruction project on Washington Street will begin construction that will dramatically improve Cumberland's main street corridor. In addition, in 2009 the Town will begin construction of the Cumberland Pennsy multi-modal trail that will become a part of the National Heritage trail system that runs from Richmond to Terre Haute. This is only the first phase of a Town wide system that will connect the entire town to this statewide system.
Population: 5,500 (2000 Census Bureau)
Location: Cumberland is located in the west part of Hancock County and east side of Marion County on US 40 (Historic National Road), between I-70 and I-74. Cumberland is located approximately 10 miles from downtown Indianapolis, 20 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport, and less than 5 miles to I-465 and I-70.
Government: Town Council with five members and an appointed Town Manager
Education:
- Warren Township School Corporation
- Mt. Vernon School Corporation
- Southern Hancock School Corporation
Services: The Town of Cumberland provides the following services to residents
- Police Protection
- Parks Department overseeing three community parks
- Public Works Department that provides road maintenance, repair, snow removal and leaf pick-up
- Planning & Zoning
- Local Utilities
Utilities:
- Sanitary Sewer provided by the Town of Cumberland
- Water service provided by Indianapolis Water Company
- Electricity provided by IPL, Duke Energy and Central Indiana Power
Benefits:
- Tax Abatement and TIF available
- Access to Indianapolis, interstates, and the Indianapolis Airport
- Access to IndyGo
- Locally operated utilities
- Great Quality of Life