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Cowden

Washita County
Location: on E1220 Rd east of intersection with OK-115
Coordinates: 35.247848, -98.708873
Material: Granite
Topics: Early Statehood, 1907–1941; Land Openings; Settlement Patterns; Territorial Period, 1861–1907

Dedicated in honor of the individuals and families who established the Cowden community. First homesteaders arrived in 1892. A church and school were organized one year later. Post office opened in 1904. Cowden had several businesses, a general store and post office, blacksmith shop, gas station, and a cotton gin. Cowden School remained open until 1968.

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