Cumberland River

ID: 1882
This file appears in: Cumberland Ford
Cumberland River

This early-twentieth century photograph shows the Cumberland River near Pineville. The town of Pineville was once called Cumberland Ford. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.

This file appears in: Cumberland Ford

By Friends of Boone Trace, Inc.
Historical Marker #1426 in Bell County notes the historical significance of Cumberland Ford. This important natural crossing point on the Cumberland River was used by Native Americans, early explorers, and pioneer settlers. The Cumberland River…