Historical Marker
North Cowden
Historical marker location:
North Cowden, Texas
( SH 158 at S. City limits, Cowden)
Marker installed: 1965
Site of Ector County's second big oil strike. Named for ranching family of John M. Cowden, an 1885 permian basin settler; one of 4 brothers, ranching community leaders on Texas frontiers.
Oil and gas development began here with the 1930 discovery. Post Office granted 1947. Town continues as a permian basin petroleum source.