Historical Marker
Lorenzo
Historical marker location:
409 Van Buren, Lorenzo, Texas
( Lawn of Community Center, 409 Van Buren, Lorenzo)
Marker installed: 1966
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.