New Cumberland
County Seat of
Hancock County
West Virginia


Hancock County Courthouse

New Cumberland: Laid out in 1839 by John Cuppy, but not incorporated until 1872. Formerly known as Cuppy Town and Vernon. Name changed to New Cumberland "out of derference to the wishes of the purchasers of land" at a lot sale conducted by John Cuppy.

Population: 1,363

Elevation: 671

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