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Cartersville

The village of Cartersville is located in northern Cumberland County on the James River. Originally known as Carter's Ferry, it was established in 1790 by the General Assembly. Twenty-seven acres of land formerly owned by John Woodson was laid off in one-half acre lots with the main street call High Street. The oldest home in the village is probably the Deanery which was owned by the Deane family. Designated as a Historic District on the State Register of Historic Places, Cartersville features extraordinary examples of 18th, 19th, and 20th century architecture.

Clinton

Clinton is located on Route 60 about seven miles east of Cumberland Court House, and although it has virtually vanished from the road maps it was once a thriving community consisting of some thirty homes, two stores, a gristmill, carriage shop, four blacksmith shops, and a post office.

Its history dates back to the 1800s and was named after British General Henry Clinton who rested his men here on their way to Yorktown to help Cornwallis during the Revolutionary War.

In the center of Clinton is a building dating to 1790 which is believed to be the county's first drug store. It was originally built as a Grange and Masonic Hall, but it has been used as a church, Sunday school, schoolhouse, dance hall, sawmill house, tobacco stripping barn, and then a store. Long known as R. O. Moore's Mercantile Store and later as Brunner's store, it now houses an antique business. There are only a few homes that remain along with several outbuildings.

Cumberland Court House

Cumberland Court House is the county seat located on Route 60 in the approximate geographical center of the county. It is a thriving community which dates to 1748 after Cumberland County was separated from Powhatan.

Hamilton

The Hamilton crossroads community is located along Route 45 (Cartersville Road) at the intersection with Route 690 (Columbia Road) in northern Cumberland County. Several dwellings, the chimney of an 18th century tavern, two stores, and the former Hamilton High School are located in the area.

Hillcrest

Prior to the construction of Route 60 (Anderson Highway) a store owned by James Ranson was located on Route 45 (Cumberland Road) on the crest of a hill, thus resulting in his naming it Hillcrest. The area at the intersection of Route 45 (Cumberland Road) and Route 60 which has several businesses, a few private homes, and the former Luther P. Jackson School still bears this name.

Lakeside Village

Lakeside Village is a residential community which has developed around Trice's Lake in northern Cumberland County. It is located south of Route 690 (Columbia Road) and west of Route 714 (Trice's Lake Road).

Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a small community located five miles east of Cumberland Court House on Route 13 (Old Buckingham Road).

Tamworth

Tamworth was once a thriving community located on Muddy Creek on Route 659 (Tamworth Road). A store built in 1792 which once housed the post office remains today and is completely furnished with antiques and collectibles. Tamworth retains its postal zip code although it is not operated as a post office. The store is privately owned and in sight of Muddy Creek Mill.