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Lorenzo

Lorenzo, Crosby County

Marker Text

Founded when Crosbyton-South Plains Railway ran first train here, April 10, 1911. Named for Lorenzo Dow, employee of C. B. Livestock Company, which promoted the town, and in 1914 encouraged area to plant cotton. Incorporated in 1924. Now a center of cotton growing, with fine churches, school, businesses. 1966

Marker Details

Address 409 Van Buren
Location Description Lawn of Community Center, 409 Van Buren, Lorenzo
Marker # 3123
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code cities and towns; railroads
Latitude, Longitude 33.669999, -101.536845

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