Cumberland County is located in the east-central part of Illinois. It was established on February 19, 1843. The county seat is Toledo.

The county government is made up of a Board of Commissioners, which is composed of seven members elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a state's attorney, sheriff, coroner, and circuit clerk.

The county is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to several state parks, including Lincoln Trail State Park, which is located in the northern part of the county.

The economy of Cumberland County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several companies located in the county.

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