Lowrey - Hurst Homestead

Tennessee native James Barker Lowrey (b. 1823) came to Texas in 1859 with his wife, Elizabeth (Hunter), and their children. In 1881 he purchased this 124-acre tract of land. Three years later Lowrey conveyed title to the property to his second son, Nicholas (d. 1897), who continued his father's farming and cattle raising practices. The homestead was divided for a time, but later was reunited by John S. Hurst (d. 1943), a prominent Lancaster businessman and Nick Lowrey's son-in-law. The Lowrey - Hurst homestead and farm remained in the same family for more than a century.

Lowrey - Hurst Homestead is a historical marker in Lancaster, Dallas County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 348 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 531 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6043, -96.7013 near Lancaster. The nearest cataloged historic site is Trinity (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stadden Cemetery, St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church, and Rocky Crest School.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006777. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.