Cumberland County, County administrative division in southern New Jersey, United States.
Cumberland County is an administrative division in southern New Jersey along the Delaware Bay shoreline. The region contains farmland, towns, and coastal areas, with Bridgeton serving as the county seat where government operations are based.
The county was established in 1748, taking its name from Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, when it was separated from Salem County. This creation marked an important step in organizing colonial New Jersey's administration.
Agriculture shapes daily life here, with farms spread across the landscape growing everything from vegetables to fruit. The land reflects generations of farming knowledge passed down through local families.
Visitors can explore Bridgeton on foot to access main administrative buildings and local services. The region is best visited during warmer months when farms are active and local markets operate regularly.
In Vineland, a town within the county, John Landis Mason invented the Mason jar during the 1850s, a glass container for food preservation that became globally recognized. His innovation transformed how families could store and preserve their harvest.
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