​Cunningham Family Reunion

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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)

Marker No: 1133

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic:
​31.787596,-98.532150

Location: ​From Comanche, take SH 16 about 9 miles south (marker is on west side of SH 16 inside iron gate in private picnic area).