When you think of New Cumberland, you might associate it only with the Army Depot. But, our southernmost town on the banks of the West Shore was originally a ferry site for early English, Irish, Scottish and German settlers crossing the Yellow Breeches Creek. Today, an historic iron bridge welcomes visitors to this friendly community. The "Olde Towne Association" is restoring New Cumberland's neighborhoods with brick sidewalks and period decorative details to attract shoppers, tourists, prospective residents and businesses.
April 2010: Forbes ranked Carlisle-Harrisburg (Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry) as No. 5 on its “most livable cities” list.
June 2010: Forbes ranked Carlisle-Harrisburg (Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry) as No. 2 among America's best places to raise a family.
Fast ‘n Fun Fact: A New Cumberland native son was also part Native American. Peter Chartier, who ran a trading post and served as an Indian interpreter in New Cumberland in the early 1700's, was the son of a Shawnee woman and French fur trader.
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To learn more about New Cumberland, please visit the New Cumberland Borough website.
Bridge Street in New Cumberland is filled with a diverse selection of shops and restaurants, from a traditional Irish pub to a gallery featuring PA artists.
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1) Olde Towne Florist & Greenery Click map to enlarge |
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