| Marker Number |
1133 |
| Atlas Number |
5093001133 |
| Marker Title |
Cunningham Family Reunion |
| Index Entry |
Cunningham Family Reunion |
| Address |
SH 16 |
| City |
Comanche |
| County |
Comanche |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
544289 |
| UTM Northing |
3517028 |
| Subject Codes |
pioneers |
| Marker Year |
1989 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Newburg community, 9 mi. S of Comanche, W side of the road on private property |
| Private Property |
Yes |
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
James (1816-1894) and Susannah (1817-1899) Cunningham came to the Republic of Texas in 1839-40 and settled in this area in 1855. An influential family in the county, the Cunninghams were active in military defense against hostile Indians. In 1889, James, Susannah, and their 12 children gathered for their first family reunion. Additional reunions were held sporadically until 1901, when they became an annual event. Acreage adjoining the family property was purchased to insure continuation of the historical gatherings, which take place for two days each summer. (1989) |
