New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
New Cumberland is a borough of 7,580 people in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1814.
Why visit New Cumberland
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Market Street Bridge, State Street Bridge, Ashton-Hursh House and Broad Street Market.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in New Cumberland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Cumberland
New Cumberland is a borough in the easternmost region of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. New Cumberland was incorporated on March 21, 1831. The population was 7,507 at the 2020 census. The borough is noted for its historic downtown which includes landmarks like the historic West Shore Theater, Borough Park and the yearly Apple Festival, which gathers hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors.
From the Wikipedia article New Cumberland, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
State Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Walnut Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Unused railroad bridge in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
School · 2.3 mi
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
John Harris Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mulberry Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge over Susquehanna River
South Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks31
Ashton-Hursh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
United States historic place
Broad Street Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic farmers' market in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Colonial Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Dauphin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Etters Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Harris Switch Tower
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harrisburg Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Cemetery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg Technical High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Former high school in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Intermodal station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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John Wormley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
City Island
Park · 1.9 mi
Island in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Reservoir Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
Riverfront Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
Brew Cumberland's Best
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1903 Bridge Street, New Cumberland
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
Nick's 114 Cafe
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
114 Bridge Street, New Cumberland
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
407 South 3rd Street, Lemoyne
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
271 Market Street, Lemoyne
Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-18:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
1100 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill
Mo-Fr 05:00-23:00; Sa-Su 05:30-23:00
6 more on the map.
History
New Cumberland has had many names — Shawneetown, Chartiers Landing, Lowther Manor, Haldeman’s Town, and Cumberland — before being officially named “New Cumberland” in 1827 and incorporated as a borough in 1831. Early on, the river and creek provided a harbor for lumber rafting, leading to sawmills, a grain mill, and a depot that turned the town into a shipping point for lumber, grain and iron to larger cities. By 1845 it had a small but growing community of over 300 people, stores, mills, and a tavern. After the Civil War lumber dwindled, but the town diversified with woolen mills, nail and carpet factories and retail shops. In the 20th century New Cumberland transformed from an industrial town to a suburban borough — expanding its area, building infrastructure like paved streets, sewage, schools, churches, and services, while maintaining small-town character with civic organizations, a library, a park where mills once stood, a town band and festivals that preserved a sense of community.
From the History section of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Best Western Plus New Cumberland Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
702 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland
Motel 6 New Cumberland, PA - Harrisburg - Hershey South
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
200 Commerce Drive, New Cumberland
Scottish Inns New Cumberland
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
300 Commerce Drive, New Cumberland
Super 8 by Wyndham New Cumberland
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
175 Beacon Hill Boulevard, New Cumberland
Harrisburg West Inn & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
110 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland
Churches and places of worship12
Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Salem United Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
School · 2.3 mi
150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Healthcare2
Map of New Cumberland
170 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrisburg Cptl Cy Ap 72511 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cumberland County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lower Allen 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Lemoyne 2 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Camp Hill 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Harrisburg 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Enhaut 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Bressler 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Paxtang 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- West Fairview 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Progress 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Lawnton 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NewCumberlandPA, Penndyl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Cumberland, PA Borough Offices, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willis I. Cole Park, New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Pauls Lutheran Church, New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former school, New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Church of New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Cumberland, PA post office, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge Street nb at 3rd Street, New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baughman Global Methodist Church, New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge Street nb entering New Cumberland, PA, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broad Street Market-Stone Market Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Harrisburg Transportation Center, Sept 2012, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PS state capitol and K Leroy Irvis Office Building, Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Harrisburg PA, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- State Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color, Joseph Elliot, Public domain
- Salem United Church of Christ Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- B.E. Stevens Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harris Switch Tower, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- William R. Griffith House Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Tabernacle Baptist Church Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Pennsylvania State Capitol East Side, Kumar Appaiah, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colonial Theatre Harrisburg PA April 2024, Penndyl, CC0
- Dauphin County Courthouse, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PRR 4859 in Harrisburg, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harrisburg Cemetery gate, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Wormley House, Wormleysburg Pennsylvania, 2007, Andy Gaskin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Curtin ME Church Harrisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Market Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color 1, Joseph Elliot, Public domain
- William Seel Building Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Peoples bridge Susquehanna, Kirkpatrick ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keystone Building Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- STEELTON HIGH SCHOOL, DAUPHIN COUNTY PA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ. M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Harris-Simon Cameron House Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Midtown Harrisburg PA SW corner Green and Verbeke, Smallbones, CC0
- Uptown Harrisburg PA HD 21xx Green, Smallbones, CC0
- Harrisburg Technical High School Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- WILLIAM BLACK HOMESTEAD, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harrisburg 19th Street Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cameron School Harrisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
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