Population10,450 (2020 Census)
Small Towns Follow the Historic National Road
Cumberland County, IllinoisToledo is the county seat, while Neoga and Greenup add distinct town centers to a landscape connected by the historic National Road and interstate highways. This guide brings together a starting point for county information, public services and local connections. Begin with Toledo, then use the resource links to plan the details of a visit or an everyday errand. Check directly with each provider for current hours, access and service availability before setting out.
Cumberland County at a Glance
Population10,450 (2020 Census)
County SeatToledo
Largest MunicipalityNeoga
Established1843
ZIP Codes10 ZIP codes wholly or partly within the county (checked October 4, 2026)
Total Area346.9 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesI-57; I-70; US 40; US 45; IL 49
Area Codes217 / 447 (common local area codes)
Meet Your County Advertisers
Local Connections for Everyday Needs
Explore Neoga Package Liquor Store for beer, wine and spirits.
Discover Cumberland County
Cumberland County
The county was created from Coles County in 1843. Its name recalls the Cumberland Road, another name for the National Road. Today, Toledo remains the county seat, while Neoga is its largest municipality. The 2020 Census counted 10,450 residents across the county. Its towns and surrounding countryside offer different ways to understand the same place: through public buildings, transportation routes and the communities that connect them. Local records and historical collections provide a starting point for exploring how those connections changed over time.
Life in Cumberland County extends beyond a single town center. National Road communities are part of the local setting, alongside the routine needs of households, schools and businesses. Use county offices for the services they administer and contact municipal or township offices when a question concerns a specific address. Planning around the actual destination helps make visits, appointments and local errands more practical, especially when travel crosses town or county boundaries.
What Shapes Us
Local Heritage
Established in 1843, Cumberland County has a history recorded in its communities and public institutions. Start with local collections to explore specific people, buildings and events.
Landscape and Connections
National Road communities help distinguish Cumberland County. Its county seat, Toledo, provides a useful starting point for understanding how nearby communities connect across the area.
Everyday Community
County and local offices connect residents with practical services. Follow the linked providers for details specific to your destination, address and purpose in Cumberland County.
Explore the towns, follow the stories, make local connections.
A Look Around
Scenes from Cumberland County
Places and details that tell a local story.
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Around Cumberland County
Stories from every corner of Cumberland County.
Keep These Businesses in Mind
Start with a Direct Conversation
Contact Neoga Package Liquor Store directly to ask about current options, availability and the services you need.
County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the responsible public agency or service provider. Statewide links are labeled so you can locate the office that serves your address.
Government
County & Local Resources
Supervisor of Assessments
Property assessments, exemptions and assessment office information.
Phone (217) 849-3831
Schools
County & Local Resources
Hospitals and Health
County & Local Resources
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Regional option in Coles County
Address 1000 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE P O BOX 372, Mattoon
Phone (217) 258-2513
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Effingham County
Address 503 N MAPLE STREET, Effingham
Phone (217) 342-2121
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
Regional option in Shelby County
Address 200 S CEDAR ST, Shelbyville
Phone (217) 774-3961
Crawford Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Crawford County
Address 1000 NORTH ALLEN STREET, Robinson
Phone (618) 544-3131
Clay County Hospital
Regional option in Clay County
Address 911 STACY BURK DR, Flora
Phone (618) 662-2131
Public Safety
County & Local Resources
Illinois State Police
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois State Police contacts
Find the appropriate State Police contact; call 911 for emergencies.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Report cyber-enabled crime through the federal complaint portal; emergencies require 911.
Emergency Services
County & Local Resources
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
National Weather Service
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
State Parks
County & Local Resources
Fox Ridge State Park
Charleston — regional option in Coles County. Check facilities and access notices.
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Bethany — regional option in Moultrie County. Check facilities and access notices.
Wolf Creek State Park
Windsor — regional option in Shelby County. Check facilities and access notices.
Red Hills State Park
Sumner — regional option in Lawrence County. Check facilities and access notices.
Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Mount Zion — regional option in Macon County. Check facilities and access notices.
Trails
County & Local Resources
Lake View Park Trail
Charleston — regional option in Coles County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Newton — regional option in Jasper County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area
Newton — regional option in Jasper County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Ballard Nature Center
Altamont — regional option in Effingham County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
General Dacey Trail
Shelbyville — regional option in Shelby County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Utilities
County & Local Resources
Illinois Commerce Commission
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois 811 — JULIE
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois energy assistance
Find utility-bill assistance and the local administering agency.
Libraries
County & Local Resources
Charleston Carnegie Public Library
Regional library in Coles County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 712 Sixth Street Charleston , IL 61920
Phone 217-345-4913
Mattoon Public Library
Regional library in Coles County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 1600 Charleston Avenue Mattoon , IL 61938-0809
Phone 217-234-1710
Newton Public Library District
Regional library in Jasper County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 100 South Van Buren Street Newton , IL 62448
Phone 618-783-8141
Courts
County & Local Resources
Illinois Courts
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Courts — Forms
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Court Help
Court-process information and help for people without an attorney.
DMV
County & Local Resources
Transportation
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Transportation
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Getting Around Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois public transportation
Find public transportation information and regional agencies.
IDOT transit programs
Transit program information, including rural and intercity services.
Amtrak Illinois services
Find Illinois intercity rail routes and stations; some counties require travel to a regional station.
Postal Services
County & Local Resources
USPS Location Finder
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS ZIP Code Lookup
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS Informed Delivery
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
VA Facility Locator
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans Crisis Line
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Employment
County & Local Resources
IllinoisJobLink — official job-seeker help
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois workNet
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Work for Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
A Useful Starting Point
County facts and practical links for everyday questions.
Questions and Answers
Get to Know Cumberland County
Find background and service information below, then follow the provider links for current details.
Toledo is the county seat. Cumberland County Government provides county office information; check the office destination before traveling.
Neoga is the largest municipality listed in the county reference. Countywide statistics include other communities and unincorporated areas as well.
The 2020 Census counted 10,450 residents. This is a decennial count, not a current-year population estimate.
Cumberland County was established in 1843. The county was created from Coles County in 1843. Its name recalls the Cumberland Road, another name for the National Road.
The county covers approximately 346.9 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography). This total includes both land and water, rather than land area alone.
Toledo is the county seat, while Neoga and Greenup add distinct town centers to a landscape connected by the historic National Road and interstate highways.
Douglas-Hart Nature Center is in Mattoon, Coles County. This is a regional option outside Cumberland County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup with the full street address. A county boundary does not define a single postal delivery area.
Fox Ridge State Park is in Charleston, Coles County. This is a regional option outside Cumberland County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Fox Ridge State Park is in Charleston, Coles County. This is a regional option outside Cumberland County. Basic access is the free activity; extras may carry charges. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Begin with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to locate the appropriate service office, or the VA facility locator for federal facilities.
Meet Your County Advertisers
Local Connections for Everyday Needs
Explore Neoga Package Liquor Store for beer, wine and spirits.
My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
Explore Local PlacesPlan your next stop around current information from each place.
Kids’ Fun
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County
- Ballard Nature Center — Altamont — regional option in Effingham County
- Children's Museum of Illinois — Decatur — regional option in Macon County
Restaurants
- Roc's Black Front — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- What's Cookin' — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- Gabby Goat — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
Shopping & Retail
- Copper Eagle — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- Legacy Harley Davidson — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
- Bike and Hike — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
Clothing & Boutiques
- Legacy Harley Davidson — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
- Daisies and Denim — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
- The Red Thread Boutique — Effingham — regional option in Effingham County
Outdoor Fun
- Fox Ridge State Park — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- Lake View Park Trail — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County
Free Things To Do
- Fox Ridge State Park — Charleston — regional option in Coles County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Wolf Creek State Park — Windsor — regional option in Shelby County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
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