Famous People & Events
Chris Gheysens is the CEO of what franchise?
Wawa
What seafood is known to have been exported by Cumberland County in the '50s?
Oysters
What historical movement, was led by Harriet Tubman that ran through Cumberland?
The Underground Railroad
What miniature landmark is found in Cumberland?
The South Jersey Statue of Liberty
True or False: Cumberland County is landlocked and does not have direct access to the Delaware Bay.
False – It borders the Delaware Bay.
Baseball player Mike Trout plays for what team?
The LA Angels
How many cities are in Cumberland?
14
What minor event in NYC carried over to Cumberland County?
The Straw Hat Rebellion
What is the nickname of Cumberland County?
The Garden Spot
What counties border Cumberland?
Cape May, Salem, Gloucester, and Atlantic
Jonathan Adler owns 28 of what types of stores in Cumberland?
Home Decor
Which major river borders Cumberland County to the west?
Delaware River
Which Native American tribe originally inhabited the area that became Cumberland County?
The Lenni Lenape
Cumberland County is known for producing which agricultural products?
Blueberries, Corn, Soybeans
How many acres of farmland is in Cumberland?
13,000
What was the famous war was Bridgeton apart of?
Revolutionary War
What is Potters Tavern known for?
Publishing NJ's first regular newspaper
What is the Captial town of Cumberland County?
Bridgeton
What was the newspaper called in Cumberland County
The Plain Dealer
What town is the Court house located in Cumberland County?
Bridgeton
Which famous American inventor had a laboratory in Millville in the early 1900s?
Thomas Edison
What is the official nickname of the city of Vineland?
“The Dandelion Capital of the World”
When was Cumberland County founded?
Jan. 1, 1748
How many square miles is Cumberland County?
677
True or False: Cumberland County is NOT apart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
False-Parts of the county lie within the Pine Barrens.