#Cumberland August 21

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For the month of August 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day County Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a fact about a county in the US. My focus is going to be on North Carolina, and today I am selecting CUMBERLAND County.

Cumberland County is located north and adjacent to my home county of Robeson. It is North Carolina’s 5th most populated county and of course is home to Fort Liberty. It has not always been a prosperous and populated area. In fact, it owes it growth today to the military base. The county seat is Fayetteville NC.

Here is a map of the county outlined in red.

Fayetteville’s growth was set back by a devastating fire in 1831 and by the invasion of General Sherman in March 1865. One of the principal factors that boosted the slow recovery of the area was the opening of Camp Bragg as an artillery and temporary training facility in 1918. The base was closed in 1921 and later reopened as a permanent army post and renamed Fort Bragg in honor of Confederate General Braxton Bragg, a North Carolina native. On June 2, 2023, the name was changed to Fort Liberty.

County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines

Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.

1. Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
2. Share that fact along with where it is located with others
3. If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms

August 21st-Cumberland County and Fayetteville NC

Here are some facts about Cumberland County

Military Presence: Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg) is one of the largest military installations in the world.

Diverse Population: Due in part to the presence of Fort Liberty, Cumberland County has a diverse population with a significant military community. This diversity is reflected in the county’s cultural events, educational institutions, and local businesses, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive community.

Historic Significance: The county seat, Fayetteville, has a rich history dating back to the American Revolution. Fayetteville was the site of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by North Carolina in 1789.