Monogrammed Brick Stories
Brick: Dowlen, John W.
Contributed by Roberta D. Robertson
John Wesley Dowlen lived his whole life within 15 miles of the Red River first in Texas and then in Cotton County, OK. He owned a half dozen brick bldgs in Temple, OK, and brought in merchants to run stores and a hotel. He helped establish the First State Bank of Temple. He was instrumental in getting the Byers Bridge built between OK and TX. He died of cancer on Sep 29, 1932, age 65 in his home on his beloved Beaver Creek farm less than 15 miles from the Red River.
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In 2012 the Oklahoma Historical Society invited those who purchased one of the monogrammed bricks paving the Red River Journey at the Oklahoma History Center to share about the person or group their brick honors. Below is a list of those who submitted stories and the message shown on their brick. Use the links below to read the contributed story.
This project was made possible by a generous donation from Catherine B. Wootten.
