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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Cunningham, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Cunningham and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Cunningham:
    • 36.233402, -89.423962
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Cunningham
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Cunningham ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Cunningham.

There is one other community in Tennessee which is also named Cunningham.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 22 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Montgomery County
      • This Cunningham is located in Montgomery County and lies 113 miles [181.9 km]<1> to the east of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Cunningham.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Clarke County
      • This Cunningham is located in Clarke County and lies 308 miles [495.7 km]<1> to the south southeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Cunningham.
      • Jefferson County
      • This Cunningham is located in Jefferson County and lies 231 miles [371.8 km] to the southeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Cunningham.
      • Pickens County
      • This Cunningham is located in Pickens County and lies 224 miles [360.5 km] to the south southeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Cunningham.
    • Arkansas
      • Saline County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Cunningham [Saline County].
    • California
      • Sonoma County
      • This Cunningham is located in Sonoma County and lies 1,828 miles [2,941.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Cunningham.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Cunningham is located in Hillsborough County and lies 699 miles [1,124.9 km]<1> to the southeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Cunningham.
    • Georgia
      • Floyd County
      • This Cunningham is located in Floyd County and lies 274 miles [441 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Cunningham.
    • Kansas
      • Kingman County
      • This Cunningham is located in Kingman County and lies 506 miles [814.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kingman County community of Cunningham.
    • Kentucky
      • Bourbon County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Cunningham [Bourbon County].
      • Carlisle County
      • This Cunningham is located in Carlisle County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carlisle County community of Cunningham.
    • Missouri
      • Chariton County
      • This Cunningham is located in Chariton County and lies 313 miles [503.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chariton County community of Cunningham.
      • Pemiscot County
      • This Cunningham is located in Pemiscot County and lies 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pemiscot County community of Cunningham.
    • New Mexico
      • Colfax County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Colfax County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Colfax County community of Cunningham.
    • North Carolina
      • Person County
      • This Cunningham is located in Person County and lies 575 miles [925.4 km]<1> to the east of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Person County community of Cunningham.
    • Ohio
      • Fayette County
      • This Cunningham is located in Fayette County and lies 394 miles [634.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Cunningham.
      • Putnam County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Putnam County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Cunningham.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Butler County
      • This Cunningham is located in Butler County and lies 602 miles [968.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Cunningham.
    • South Carolina
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Cunningham is located in Spartanburg County and lies 422 miles [679.1 km]<1> to the east of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Cunningham.
    • Texas
      • Lamar County
      • This Cunningham is located in Lamar County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Cunningham.
    • Virginia
      • Fluvanna County
      • This Cunningham is located in Fluvanna County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fluvanna County community of Cunningham.
    • Washington
      • Adams County
      • This Cunningham is located in Adams County and lies 1,672 miles [2,690.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Cunningham.
    • West Virginia
      • Hardy County
      • This Cunningham is located in Hardy County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Cunningham that is located in Obion County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cunningham
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardy County community of Cunningham.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Cunningham ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Calvary
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvary
    • Calvary lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<1> to the southwest of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvary have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Calvary
  • Cat Corner
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cat Corner
    • Cat Corner lies less than 2 miles<1> to the south of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cat Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cat Corner
  • Cloverdale
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
    • Cloverdale lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the east of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cloverdale
  • Cottonwood Grove
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottonwood Grove
    • Cottonwood Grove lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the west of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonwood Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cottonwood Grove
  • Edgewater Beach
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Beach
    • Edgewater Beach lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the north of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Edgewater Beach
  • Lake Drive
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Drive
    • Lake Drive lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the north of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Drive have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lake Drive
  • Lane
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lane
    • Lane lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lane have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Lane
  • Mooring
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooring
    • Mooring lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<1> to the northwest of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mooring
  • Owl City
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owl City
    • Owl City lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the north of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owl City have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Owl City
  • Owl Hoot
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owl Hoot
    • Owl Hoot lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the southwest of Cunningham.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owl Hoot have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Owl Hoot
  • Sunkist Beach
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunkist Beach
    • Sunkist Beach lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<1> to the north of Cunningham.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 547 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunkist Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sunkist Beach

How Far From Cunningham to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Cunningham to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Cunningham and extending to:

  • Union City, which is the Seat of Obion County, lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Cunningham to Union City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 701 miles [1,128.2 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 28 days and walking would take 40 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,526 miles [10,502.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,251 miles [11,669.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,127 miles [8,251.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cunningham. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Cunningham) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cunningham. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2334, Longitude: -89.4240       In this case, the coordinates for Cunningham have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Cunningham, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Cunningham could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Cunningham to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 315.459 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.72 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 310.825 degrees.




 

 

 

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