Asteroids named after people called Cyrus

(30559) Cyrusavery

Cyrus Avery (1871–1963) was an American oilman and highway commissioner who helped create U.S. Route 66 while serving on the federal board that developed the United States highway system. He later championed the formation of the U.S. Highway 66 Association to pave and promote the road. His leadership earned him the enduring title “Father of Route 66”.Discovered 16 July 2001 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa