Cumberland is a home rule-class city[4] in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States.

The city sits at the confluence of Looney Creek and the Poor Fork Cumberland River.

[7] It remained isolated until the coal mining boom of the 1900s when railroads connected it with surrounding towns.

[9] Cumberland is located in northeastern Harlan County at 36°58′37″N 82°59′15″W / 36.97694°N 82.98750°W / 36.97694; -82.98750 (36.977016, -82.987434)[10] in the valley of the Poor Fork of the Cumberland River, where it is joined by Looney Creek from the southeast and Cloverlick Creek from the south.

The city limits extend to the north up to the crest of Pine Mountain, which forms the Letcher County line.

[5] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[15] Cumberland is home to Kingdom Come State Park, which features a lake, gift shop, camp sites, miniature golf, paddle boating, picnic facilities, primitive camping, hiking trails, and an amphitheatre.

Cumberland is home to the annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin', a festival honoring Appalachian history, folklore, and products.

The festival is held on the campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland.