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Our Cumberland, RI real estate website provides a wealth of information for home buyers and home sellers. Below, you will find information on the history and culture of Cumberland as well as links to more detailed information such as demographics and schools. You may view a virtual tour, search homes for sale, and access information on different types of properties such as condos, farms, foreclosures, and vacation homes. This website will give you everything you need to buy or sell a home in Cumberland, RI.
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Cumberland RI Community Profile & History
Cumberland, Rhode Island is a historic town at the heart of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Providence County. Situated within easy reach of the state capital, Cape Cod and Boston, the town offers gorgeous natural surroundings, a wealth of historic sites, a healthy local economy and excellent recreational opportunities.
The community was settled in 1635 by William Blaxton. An ordained Anglican minister who had been the first European settler of Boston, Blaxton was driven out of the Massachusetts Bay Colony by Puritans who accused him of trying to bring the Church of England to the new country. His homestead was in fact the first European settlement in Rhode Island, as Roger Williams did not establish the Providence Colony until a year later.
One of five towns received from Massachusetts by Royal Decree, the community was known as Attleboro Gore until 1746, when it was incorporated in Rhode Island under its present name. The town was named in honor of William, the Duke of Cumberland.
The town's early industrial growth centered around the abundant water power of the Blackstone and Abbott Run Rivers. The town was once known as the mining capital of New England because of the extensive mineral deposits within its border; an extensive industry developed around the excavation of iron ores for use in cannons. Several shafts over one hundred years old are still visible, but mineral deposits are no longer commercially mined.
Today, manufacturing and retail trade are the community's largest sources of income. The town still retains its early rural charm even with steady growth in industry, commerce and population. Notable historic and recreational sites include Diamond Hill Park, a former ski resort with excellent hiking trails and stunning views of the surrounding region; the Diamond Hill Vineyards, which offers garden parties along with wine and cheese tastings; Berkeley Mill Village, largely constructed as workers' housing in 1872; and "Nine Men's Misery," the site of nine colonists' capture during King Philip's War in 1676, now commemorated with what is believed to be the oldest veterans' memorial in the United States. Popular annual events include Cumberlandfest, generally held in August and featuring live entertainment, carnival amusements, and a fireworks show; and the Arnold Mills Fourth of July Parade and Road Race, with food, music, floats, a concert, and one of the oldest foot races in New England. A rustic atmosphere, convenient location, and abundant prospects for growth make Cumberland an excellent choice for residential and business interests.
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