Cumberland County, North Carolina
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station
Barge's Tavern
Belden-Horne House
Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church
Brownlea
Camp Ground Methodist Church
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Passenger Depot
Cape Fear Baptist Church
Capitol, The
Carolina Theater
Cool Spring Place
Cool Springs
Cross Creek Cemetery Number One
Cumberland County Courthouse
Davis, John, House
Devane-MacQueen House
Ellerslie
Evans Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Falcon Tabernacle
Fayetteville Downtown Historic District
Fayetteville Ice and Manufacturing Company:Plant and Engineer's House
Fayetteville Mutual Insurance Company Building
Fayetteville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
Fayetteville Women's Club and Oval Ballroom
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Gully Mill
Hangars 4 and 5, Pope Air Force Base
Hay Street Methodist Church
Haymount District
Haymount Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Holt-Harrison House
Hope Mills Historic District
Kyle House
Liberty Row
M & O Chevrolet Company
Mansard Roof House
Market House
Market House Square District
Massey Hill High School
Maxwell House
McArthur-Council House
McCall House
McDiarmid, William, House
McLean, Henry, House
Nimocks House
Oak Grove
Oates, John A., House
Old Bluff Presbyterian Church
Orange Street School
Patterson, John E., House
Phoenix Masonic Lodge No. 8
Poe, Edgar Allan, House
Pope Air Force Base Historic District
Prince Charles Hotel
Sedberry-Holmes House
Seventy-First Consolidated School
Smith, Dr. Ezekiel Ezra, House
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
Stedman, Frank H., House
Strange, Robert, Country House
Taylor-Utley House
U.S. Post Office
Verdery, Dr. William C., House
Waddill's Store
Westlawn
Williams, Robert, House
15cm Medium Field Howitzer, M18
1897 Poe House
20th Corps
307th Airborne Engineer Battalion
328th Infantry Rock
4th Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment
82d Infantry Division
Airlifter's Memorial
Arsenal
Arsenal Park
Arsenal Stones
Babe Ruth
Bank of the United States
Bastogne Gables
Battle of Averasboro
Braxton Bragg
Burning of Clarendon Bridge
C-119 "Packet"
C-123 "Provider"
C-130 "Hercules"
C-7 "Caribou"
C. M. Stedman
Campbelton
Cape Fear Baptist Church
Charles W. Chesnutt
Charter of the University of N. C.
Colonel Alexander McAllister
Confederate First Line
Confederate Women's Home
Cornwallis
Cross Creek
Cross Creek Cemetery
Cross Creek Linear Park
Cumberland County Confederate Memorial
Currahee Rocks
Curtis C-46 "Commando"
David M. Williams
DC-3/C-47 "Skytrain"
Douglas C-47
Dunns Creek Quaker Meeting
Edward J. Hale House
Engine House (1838 - 1848)
Enlisted Personnel Memorial
Fairchild C-119
Fairchild C-123-K
Fayetteville Arsenal
Fayetteville State University
Federal Artillery
Federal Hospital
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Flora MacDonald
Flora Macdonald
Forging and Casting [and] Smith's Shops (1839 - 1842)
Fort Bragg
Frank P. Graham
Ft. Bragg School Integration
Gun Carriage and Turning Shop (1842 - 1849)
Henry Evans
Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital
Hiram R. Revels
Iron Mike
James C. Dobbin
James Dobbin McNeill
John England
Lafayette
Liberty Point
Liberty Point Declaration of Independence
Lt. Harley H. Pope
M-551A1 Sheridan Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle
M-56 Scorpion Self-Propelled Antitank Gun
MacPherson Church
Meadows Memorial Parade Field
Methodist University
Moore's Camp
North Carolina
North Carolina Arsenal
Old Bluff Church
Old Bluff Church
Old Town Hall
Omar Ibn Said
Parade Ground
Plank Roads
Plummer Bridge
Pope Air Force Base Air Park
Pope Airmen Memorial
Pope Field
Rev. James Campbell
Rhetts Brigade
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Scotch Spring
Settlement of the Upper Cape Fear
Sherman's Army
Southwest Tower (1849 - 1856)
Stang Field
T-8 90mm
Taliaferros Division
The Battle of Bentonville
The Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Company
The Fayetteville Observer
The Market House
The Sandford House
The "Ghost" Tower
Town House
U.S. Arsenal
UH-1A Iroquois Utility Helicopter
USASOC Memorial Wall
Warren Winslow
"Oak Grove"
During the American Revolutionary War, Cumberland County played a significant role. The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in 1776 was a major victory for Patriot forces and helped secure the southern colonies. The county also saw the construction of several military installations, including the Fayetteville Arsenal, which produced weapons and supplies for the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
In the 19th century, Cumberland County experienced rapid growth and prosperity. The advent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in the late 1800s brought economic opportunities and led to the development of towns like Hope Mills and Spring Lake. Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, was a major industry, with many plantations dotting the landscape.
In the 20th century, Cumberland County continued to evolve. The establishment of Fort Bragg in 1918 marked the beginning of a close relationship between the military and the community. Over the years, Fort Bragg has grown to become one of the largest military installations in the world, greatly impacting the local economy and shaping the county's identity.
Today, Cumberland County remains a vibrant and diverse community. It is home to over 330,000 residents and offers a mix of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Its historical significance, military presence, and natural beauty make it a truly unique and dynamic part of North Carolina.
Brief timeline of the history of Cumberland County, North Carolina:
- 1664 - Cumberland County is formed from a portion of Bladen County.
- 1743 - The county seat is established in Cross Creek, later known as Fayetteville.
- 1775-1783 - The American Revolutionary War affects Cumberland County, with numerous battles and skirmishes taking place in the area.
- 1783 - The county seat is officially named Fayetteville in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette.
- 1825 - The Fayetteville Arsenal is built, becoming an important military facility.
- 1861-1865 - Cumberland County is significantly impacted by the American Civil War, with several battles occurring in the region.
- 1899 - The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway reaches Fayetteville, spurring economic growth.
- 1918 - Camp Bragg (later renamed Fort Bragg) is established near Fayetteville, leading to increased military presence and economic development.
- 1950s-1960s - Cumberland County experiences significant growth and urbanization due to military installations and the aerospace industry.
- 1990 - Fayetteville annexes a large portion of Cumberland County, significantly increasing its population.
- Present - Cumberland County continues to thrive as a diverse and vibrant community, encompassing both urban and rural areas.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Cumberland County, North Carolina.