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Greg Baka, Department Head

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General Information

"Your Business Grows Here" - If you are a business owner or manager looking to grow your business in Cumberland County, please contact Greg Baka at (804) 492-9175 for more information.

Cumberland County invites you to experience “Virginia’s Heartland,” an area rich in tradition and resources. A close neighbor to Virginia’s state capitol, Cumberland offers the perfect blend of a peaceful, rural setting with easy accessibility to Virginia’s nearby metropolitan areas. Opportunities abound in Cumberland, one of Richmond's closest neighbors!

About Us

Cumberland County was formed from Goochland County by an act of the Virginia Assembly in 1749 and named for the Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II.  On April 22, 1776, Cumberland led the Colonies in calling for independence from Britain.  This is recorded as the first positive call for American Independence issued by a governmental body.

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Government Services

Cumberland County is governed by a five-member board of supervisors. A county administrator handles daily operations. The county has adopted a Comprehensive Plan and will update the plan in 2012-13.

Police protection is provided by a sheriff’s office, including the sheriff, 16 full-time deputies and six full-time dispatchers. Four state troopers are assigned to the county.

The Department of Social Services, with a director and staff of 17, offers temporary financial assistance, medical assistance, and a variety of supportive services to citizens in need. Among the supportive services offered are the Food Stamp program, commodity foods, and assistance with emergency needs for children, adults and families.

Three volunteer fire departments, in Cartersville, Cumberland and the Randolph District, provide fire protection.

There are two rescue squads, the Cumberland Volunteer Rescue Squad (provides Basic Life Support Capabilities) and the Cartersville Volunteer Rescue Squad (providing) Advanced Life Support Capabilities. The Randolph District receives rescue squad service from the Town of Farmville. For more information regarding the County's emergency services, refer to the Emergency Service Committee (ESC) website.

Projects

Cobbs Creek Reservoir: 

The proposed Cobbs Creek reservoir has received all three required permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. The permits provide for the construction of a dam and reservoir on Cobbs Creek in Cumberland County and the construction and operation of a water withdrawal on the James River in Cumberland County.

The 1,100-acre project is viewed by many as a model for the DEQ's regional water supply planning regulations implemented in response to recent droughts.

The proposed multi-purpose reservoir would provide the following primary benefits:

• A reliable future water supply for the communities of the James River basin.
• Reduced stress upon the James River during critical drought conditions.
• Low flow augmentation of James River flows to benefit instream uses such as fisheries, recreations and water quality.
• A recreation amenity to Cumberland County citizens and others who will visit the reservoir.

Museum/Visitor Center:

The Cumberland museum/visitors center will be located in the historic "old jail" building adjacent to the County Administration building. Primarily funded through the VDOT TEA-21 grant program, the renovation is expected to take up to 2 years for completion. Once open, the museum and visitor center will provide an opportunity to preserve and promote Cumberland's vast history, as well as to capture its significance in important American historical eras, including the American Revolution, Civil War, and Civil Rights Movement.

The Cumberland County Museum Board is currently accepting registration for museum memberships. For more information or to register, please contact the Museum Board President, Mr. Cliff White, at (804) 492-4493.

Cumberland Community Center & Educational Advancement Center:

The Cumberland Community Center is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and Route 45 in the central part of the county.  The center is currently home to:

• Southside Virginia Community College
• Department of Social Services
• Bear Creek Academy
• Cumberland County Department of Recreation
• Cumberland County Clothes Closet
• Meals on Wheels
• Christmas Mother

Click Here For The Community Center Directory Map

In addition, the center offers multiple conference rooms for hosting government and nonprofit organization meetings.  The gymnasium is used for recreational programming. Long range plans for the center are listed in the Vision Statement (hyperlink to Vision Statement).

While future uses for the rest of the community center have not been fully determined, the County has identified several concepts which are outline in the Vision Statement. The county will put forth a master planning process to identify the needs of the community and create a master plan for the center accordingly. It is expected that those uses will include education, recreational, and small business opportunities.

Tourism

As a member of Virginia's Retreat, a 13-County tourism marketing consortium, Cumberland County is included on several stops of the self guided tours including Lee’s Retreat and the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail . Cumberland has many unique and interesting sites to visit throughout the County. From Historic Cartersville in the northern end of the County to High Bridge Trail State Park in the Southern end there is much to visit in throughout. Below are some of the more prominent places to visit while in Cumberland.

Please click on the images to visit the corresponding websites. 

This exciting trail is comprised of 25 stops with detailed audio and visual interpretation at each site. The self-guided driving tour allows you to enjoy the historical trail at your own pace. Cumberland has two stops along the trail including the historic High Bridge, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

The birthplace of the free public education system our country now enjoys has its roots right here in Southside Virginia.The self-guided driving tour allows you to enjoy the trail at your own pace. Cumberland has three stops along the trail including a Rosenwald School in Cartersville, Hamilton Highschool in Cartersville, and Jackson Davis school in Cumberland.

High Bridge Trail State Park is a multi-use trail ideally suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Its centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 160 feet above the Appomattox River. The bridge was built in 1853 as part of the South Side Railroad. Four miles of the linear park were opened to the public Aug. 22, 2008, and 12 more miles were opened on June 6, 2009.

Cumberland State Forest, Bear Creek Lake is the perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast. Activities center on the park's 40-acre lake complete with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and swimming beach. The park offers camping, cabins, a meeting facility, an archery range, lakeside picnicking, playgrounds, hiking and access to a 14-mile multi-use trail in the state forest.