Marker Number |
3607 |
Atlas Number |
5135003607 |
Marker Title |
North Cowden |
Index Entry |
North Cowden |
Address |
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City |
North Cowden |
County |
Ector |
UTM Zone |
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UTM Easting |
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UTM Northing |
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Subject Codes |
cities and towns; oil/petroleum topics |
Marker Year |
1965 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
SH 158 at S. City limits, Cowden |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
24" x 18" |
Marker Text |
Site of Ector County's second big oil strike. Named for ranching family of John M. Cowden, an 1885 permian basin settler; one of 4 brothers, ranching community leaders on Texas frontiers. Oil and gas development began here with the 1930 discovery. Post Office granted 1947. Town continues as a permian basin petroleum source. |