Edwin Lowden Lowe
One of co-founders, City of Plainview. Born in Mississippi. In Louisiana, married Virginia Archer. Studied law, joined Bar in Arkansas, served 1879-81 in Arkansas Legislature. In 1880s came to Texas; his wife died en route, while wagon train halted at Buffalo Gap. Lowe joined his friend, Z. T. Maxwell, at Hackberry Groves here. Each gave land to establish county seat. Lowe was first postmaster of Plainview. He had two daughters. Recorded - 1973
34.1774° N, 101.7141° W
Where to Find It
Plainview Cemetery - 100 South Joliet Street, Plainview
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Rawleigh Porteus Smyth Plainview
- 0.1 mi SE Emma Grigsby Meharg Plainview
- 0.1 mi E W. J. "Jeff" Williams Plainview
- 0.1 mi NW Plainview Cemetery and Memorial Park Plainview
- 0.3 mi N Discovery Site of the Plainview Point Plainview
- 0.6 mi N Three Miles Northeast to Site of Seth Ward College Plainview