Cumberland River

ID: 1882
This file appears in: Cumberland Ford

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…