Cunningham Family Reunion

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)

Cunningham Family Reunion is a historical marker in Comanche, Comanche County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Comanche County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 62 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.7893, -98.5322 near Comanche. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cunningham, James (historical marker), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Newburg Cemetery, South Leon Baptist Church, and Big Eye Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5093001133. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.