Cunningham, Adams County, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cunningham, Washington
Unincorporated community
Cunningham, Adams County, Washington Location in Washington (state)
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Adams
Elevation	1,190 ft (360 m)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	99341
Area code(s)	509
GNIS feature ID	1512130

Cunningham is a small, quiet place in Adams County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government. Cunningham was first planned out in 1901 by a preacher and land promoter named W. R. Cunningham.

Discovering Cunningham's Past

How Cunningham Began

Cunningham was founded in 1901. A man named W. R. Cunningham, who was both a preacher and someone who helped sell land, decided to create this community. He "platted" it, which means he drew up the official maps and plans for where streets, homes, and other buildings would go. This was a common way for new towns to start in the early 1900s.

What Does "Platted" Mean?

When a community is "platted," it's like drawing a blueprint for a new neighborhood or town. The person platting it decides where the roads will be, where different plots of land will go, and sometimes even plans for public spaces. This helps organize the growth of a new settlement.

Where is Cunningham Located?

Finding Cunningham on a Map

Cunningham is located in Adams County, Washington. It sits at an elevation of about 1,190 feet above sea level. You can find Cunningham on the Hatton U.S. Geological Survey Map, which is a detailed map showing the land features of the area.

Adams County: Cunningham's Home

Adams County is a county in the eastern part of Washington state. It's known for its wide-open spaces and agricultural areas. Cunningham is one of the many small communities that make up this part of the state.