Homes of Pennsylvania
Cumberland County Pa Real Estate
The county Cumberland Pennsylvania is located in the Cumberland Valley stretching for 42 miles from the borough of Shippensburg on the west to the banks of the
Susquehanna River on the east. And only minutes from Harrisburg, Hershey, Gettysburg and Lancaster, and just two hours from Philadelphia, Washington and Baltimore.The oldest towns in the county are Shippensburg and Carlisle, the county seat. Although both were settled in the 18th century, they each have a different history as well a distinct look and feel. Scattered throughout the county are small towns and villages such as Newville, Dillsburg and Chambersburg that grew up around industries such as iron making, paper making, milling, and agriculture. These towns are charming reminders of village life of the past. There are also several small towns that are clustered near the Susquehanna River in an area known as the West Shore. These towns each have their own ambiance with distinct architecture, shops, restaurants, and nightlife.