Cumming, Georgia
Located in Forsyth County, Georgia, Cumming is the county seat and the largest city within the county. Cumming was established in 1834. The city is said to be named either for Colonel William Cumming of Augusta, a prominent lawyer, or by local Cherokees for Sir Alexander Cumming of England, who settled in America in 1729 and became a Cherokee leader.
There are a number of campgrounds in the city including Bald Ridge Creek Park, Sawnee Park and Shady Grove Park. Also located near Cumming is the historical Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1906, which spans Settendown Creek.
The Lanierland Music Park provides visitors with top name country music entertainment from early summer to late fall.
The area offers superb golf courses, including the championship golf course, Hampton Golf Village. Lake Sidney Lanier has an extensive shoreline and is popular for recreational activities and features Southern Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons. The city hosts the Cumming Fair & Festival and the Indian Festival & Rendezvous.
Points of Interest in Cumming, Georgia:
- Lake Sidney Lanier – With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities from fishing, camping, boating, picnicking and swimming;
- Lanierland Music Park – showcases prominent country music entertainers from the summer up to late fall.
Cumming Facts:
- Total area - 5.9 square miles
- Population Estimated in July 2006 - 5,877
- Median age of residents - 34.5 years old
- Median income for a family - $47,270
- Adults married – 47%
- Commuters – 90%
Cumming Georgia Real Estate:
Cumming real estate features beautiful lake home communities as well as affordable new home neighborhoods. There are many homes in just about every price range in Cumming. If there is any information about Cumming, Georgia real estate that you cannot find here at our website, please let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.