Cunningham (disambiguation) facts for kids

Cunningham is a name that comes from Scotland. It's a surname, which is a family name passed down through generations. You might find many people with this last name, but "Cunningham" also refers to lots of other things around the world!

Places Named Cunningham

Many places across the globe are named Cunningham. These places are often named after people with the Cunningham surname who were important in their history, like explorers, settlers, or leaders.

Cunningham in Australia

Australia has several spots named Cunningham:

• Division of Cunningham: This is an area in New South Wales where people vote for their representatives in the Australian government.
• Cunninghams Gap: This is a special pass over a mountain range called the Great Dividing Range in Queensland. It connects different areas and is a scenic route.
• Cunningham, Queensland: This is a small town in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland.

Cunningham in North America

Both Canada and the United States have places called Cunningham.

• Cunningham Lake and Cunningham Island are found in British Columbia, Canada.
• In the United States, you can find towns and communities named Cunningham in states like Kansas, Kentucky, and Texas. There's also Cunningham Park in Queens, New York City, which is a large public park where people can play sports and relax.

Cunningham in Space and Beyond

Some places named Cunningham are not even on Earth!

• Cunningham Glacier: This is a huge river of ice in the Queen Maud Mountains in Antarctica.
• Mount Cunningham: This is a mountain on South Georgia Island, a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean.
• Cunningham (crater): There's even a crater on the planet Mercury named Cunningham!
• 1754 Cunningham: This is the name of an asteroid orbiting in space.

Transportation and Cunningham

The name Cunningham is also linked to different ways people travel.

Roads and Highways

• Cunningham Highway: This is a major road in Queensland, Australia. It connects the city of Ipswich to the Darling Downs region, helping people and goods move across the state.
• Cunningham Road, Bangalore: This is a well-known road in the city of Bangalore, India.

Historic Vehicles

• Briggs Cunningham cars: These were special, high-performance racecars built in the United States between 1951 and 1955. They were designed to go very fast on race tracks.
• Cunningham automobile: This was a brand of luxury cars made in America from 1907 to 1937. These cars were known for being fancy and well-made.
• Cunningham Steam Wagon: This was an early type of truck that ran on steam power. It was made in the United States around 1900-1901.

Other Uses of Cunningham

The name Cunningham appears in other interesting ways too.

Scottish Clan

• Clan Cunningham: This is a historic Scottish clan, which is a group of families linked by a common ancestor and a shared history. Clans often have their own tartans and traditions.

Sailing Term

• Cunningham (sailing): In sailing, a "cunningham" is a special rope or device on a sailboat. It helps sailors adjust the shape of the main sail to make the boat go faster or handle better in different winds.

Noble Titles

• Cunningham baronets: A baronet is a special title of honor in Britain. There have been six different groups of people who held the title of Cunningham baronet.

See also

• Cunninghame