Details for Lorenzo
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5107003123
Data
| Marker Number | 3123 |
| Atlas Number | 5107003123 |
| Marker Title | Lorenzo |
| Index Entry | Lorenzo |
| Address | 409 Van Buren |
| City | Lorenzo |
| County | Crosby |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 264796 |
| UTM Northing | 3728455 |
| Subject Codes | cities and towns; railroads |
| Marker Year | 1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Lawn of Community Center, 409 Van Buren, Lorenzo |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 20" x 20" |
| 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 |