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Cumberland, Maryland

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The Resume

    (1787- )
    Founded by English colonists
    Named for Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland
    Incorporated as a city (January 23, 1815)
    Located in Western Maryland
    Motto is Come for a Visit, Stay for Life!
    Population is 19,076 as of the 2020 census

Why Cumberland, Maryland might be annoying:

    It is geographically isolated from the rest of Maryland, due to being surrounded by ranges and valleys.
    It is another city which uses the Queen City nickname.
    Its economy heavily relied on the industrial sector for the majority of its history.
    Its population has gradually declined every year since the 1960's.
    It has hot humid summers and moderate mild winters.
    It is considered one of the poorest metropolitan areas in the United States.

Why Cumberland, Maryland might not be annoying:

    It is a major business and commercial hub center for both western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia.
    It was a major stop along the Underground Railroad.
    It was the second largest city in Maryland, after Baltimore, prior to the collapse of the city's industrial sector.
    It is the eastern terminus of Cumberland Road, the first major highway in the United States.
    It is considered a major arts hub in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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