Lorenzo
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
33.6697° N, 101.5365° W
Where to Find It
Lawn of Community Center, 409 Van Buren, Lorenzo
Nearby Markers
- 1.8 mi N Lorenzo Cemetery Lorenzo
- 5 mi N Estacado Cemetery Lorenzo
- 5.9 mi N Site of Estacado Lorenzo
- 6 mi W Idalou Cemetery Idalou
- 7.8 mi E John Robinson Ralls Ralls
- 7.8 mi E Ralls Cemetery Ralls