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217-923-8362

217-923-8362

The Cumberland County Historic and Genealogical Society

1870 Railroad Depot and Local Historical Building

Covered Bridge on the Embarrass River

1870 Railroad Depot and Local Historical Building

The Cumberland County Historical and Genealogical Society maintains records and assests with the preservation of local history in Cumberland County.

The historic depot brings to mind a bygone era when railroads brought Greenup many freight shipments and travelers.


Local Military History in the former Carnegie Library

Covered Bridge on the Embarrass River

1870 Railroad Depot and Local Historical Building

The Military Museum was established to honor veterans from Cumberland County who sacrificed their jobs, families, and lives in defense of a way of life.

Covered Bridge on the Embarrass River

Covered Bridge on the Embarrass River

Covered Bridge on the Embarrass River

The covered bridge dedicated in 2000 crosses the Embarrass River on the old National Road west of Greenup on the site of the original 1800's covered bridge.  

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Cumberland County Historical Museum Complex

211-213 West Cumberland Street P O Box 582

Greenup, IL 62428


217-923-8362 - (during business hours only


historic1895@gmail.com

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Cumberland County, IL Historical Society

211 W Cumberland, Greenup, IL

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