Washington Street Historic District

The Washington Street Historic District contains numerous buildings with Victorian, Classical Revival, and Italianate architectural elements from the nineteenth century.

The district emerged during Cumberland's industrial growth period when the city served as a transportation center along major east-west railroad routes.

The neighborhood buildings reflect the evolution of residential, commercial, and civic life through their varied architectural styles and functions over multiple generations.

Visitors can find informational markers throughout the district that detail the historical background of specific structures and architectural features.

Each building in the district maintains its original structural elements, creating a complete representation of nineteenth-century American urban development patterns.

Location: Cumberland

GPS coordinates: 39.65140,-78.77080

Latest update: April 22, 2025 08:33