Cumberland County was created in 1851 from Faulkner, Thornston, and Faulke Counties. In 1852, the city of Cumberland was chosen as the county seat. In 1861, Cumberland became Gerdstown, and the county seat was moved to Fredricsburg. Cumberland County has had two County Courthouses in its history. The first one was built in the mid-1800s and lasted until 1901. The second and current one was built in 1905 and is located at 4679 Welch Avenue in Fredricsburg. In 1997, Cumberland County was voted the "Second Best County in Salviana". Seissleigger County was voted the First Best.