Cranbrook facts for kids

Cranbrook is a name used for many different places and things around the world! It can be a city, a town, a school, or even a type of car. Let's explore some of the interesting places and items that share this name.

Places Called Cranbrook

Many locations across the globe are named Cranbrook. They are found in countries like Australia, Canada, England, and the United States.

Cranbrook in Australia

Australia has a few spots named Cranbrook:

• Cranbrook, Queensland: This is a suburb located in the city of Townsville.
• Cranbrook, Western Australia: This is a town in the state of Western Australia.
• Shire of Cranbrook: This is a local government area in Western Australia, which includes the town of Cranbrook.

Cranbrook in Canada

Canada also has its share of Cranbrooks:

• Cranbrook, British Columbia: This is a city in the province of British Columbia. It was named after Cranbrook in Kent, England.
  • Cranbrook Memorial Arena: This is a building in Cranbrook, British Columbia, used for sports and other events.
• Cranbrook (electoral district): This was an area in British Columbia where people voted for their government representatives from 1903 to 1963.
• Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport: This is an airport serving the Cranbrook area in British Columbia.
• Cranbrook, Ontario: This was a small community near Listowel before Canada became a country.

Cranbrook in England

England has several places with the Cranbrook name:

• Cranbrook Castle: This is an ancient hill fort from the Iron Age. It overlooks the Teign valley in Devon.
• Cranbrook, Devon: This is a newer town located in East Devon.
  • Cranbrook (Devon) railway station: This is the train station that serves the new town of Cranbrook in Devon.
• Cranbrook, Kent: This is a town in the county of Kent.
  • Cranbrook Colony: This was a group of artists who were inspired by painters from the 1600s in the Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Cranbrook School, Kent: This is a well-known school located in Cranbrook, Kent.
  • Cranbrook (Kent) railway station: This is the train station that serves Cranbrook in Kent.
• Cranbrook, London: This is a district found in the London Borough of Redbridge.
• Cranbrook Estate: This is a large group of homes in East London.

Cranbrook in the United States

The United States has one place named Cranbrook:

• Cranbrook, New Jersey: This is a location in the state of New Jersey.

Other Cool Things Named Cranbrook

The name Cranbrook isn't just for places!

• Plymouth Cranbrook: This was a type of car made by the Plymouth company between 1951 and 1953.
• Cranbrook (house): This is a historic house located in Sydney, Australia.
• Cranbrook (hymn tune): This is the name of a melody used for a hymn.

See also

In Spanish: Cranbrook para niños