Cumberland was originally settled as part of Wrentham, Massachusetts, which was purchased from the local Indigenous Americans by the Plymouth Colony. It was later transferred to Rhode Island as part of a long-running … 查看更多內容

In the Rhode Island Senate, Cumberland is split in its representation between the 19th District, represented by Democrat Ryan W. Pearson, and the 20th District, represented by Democrat Roger A. Picard. At the federal level, Cumberland is a part of 查看更多內容

Cumberland is home to the Arnold Mills Fourth of July Parade and 4 Mile Road Race, which is held each year to celebrate (Fourth of July). The first recorded Arnold Mills Parade was held on July 4, 1927. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the road race was … 查看更多內容

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.2 km ), of which 26.4 square miles (68.5 km ) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km ), or 6.40%, is water.
Cumberland is the easternmost town along the state's … 查看更多內容

As of the census of 2010, there were 33,506 people, 13,143 households, and 9,232 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,269 inhabitants per square mile … 查看更多內容

The school system is led by its seven-member School Committee that is elected to serve for two years and includes a Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and Clerk. The School Committee hires a Superintendent of Schools to administer policies and to … 查看更多內容

• John Capron, Sr. (1797–1878), military officer, state legislator, and textile manufacturer; born in Cumberland
• Aaron Fricke, gay rights activist and author; successfully sued Cumberland High School for not allowing him to bring his same-sex partner to 查看更多內容