Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States

Overview of Cumberland County

• Name:
  Cumberland County
• Place Type:
  County
• Located In:
  Kentucky, United States
  
• Description (GNIS):
  Located in south-central Kentucky along the boundary with Tennessee, about 80 km (50 mi) west-southwest of the community of Bowling Green; County Seat: Burkesville.
• History (GNIS):
  Established in 1798, named for the Cumberland River which flows through the County. Reportedly, the river was named by explorer Dr Thomas Walker for the Duke of Cumberland. (KY-T/p75)
• County Seat:
  Burkesville
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:36.800061536° 48' 00.2"N

  Longitude:-85.399963785° 23' 59.9"W
• Population:
  6,784
• Elevation:
  214 m
• Surrounding Counties:
  • Adair N
  • Russell NE
  • Clinton E
  • Pickett (Tennessee) SE
  • Clay (Tennessee) SW
  • Monroe W
  • Metcalfe NW
• Histopolis Place ID:
  872643426
• Updated May 6, 2020