Cumberland County

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.

Location: New Jersey

Inception: January 30, 1748

Capital city: Bridgeton

Shares border with: Cape May County, Atlantic County, Gloucester County, Salem County

Website: http://co.cumberland.nj.us/content/159/3747.aspx

GPS coordinates: 39.33000,-75.13000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:30