Granny Cowden
(1814 - 1896)
Granny Cowden was believed to have been the 1st white woman in Kansas. You can visit her grave in the Civil War section at the Iola Cemetery west of town on Highway 54. You can also find out more about her in the Allen County Historical Museum at the intersection of Washington and Madison Avenues.
Erected 2014 by Iola CITF/PRIDE.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 37° 55.391′ N, 95° 24.226′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Jackson Street. Marker is on the north side of the Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iola KS 66749, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East Jackson Street Businesses (here, next to this marker); Josiah Colborn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named East Jackson Street Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); North Jefferson Avenue Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); John Walter Scott (within shouting
Also see . . .
1. History of Iola, Kansas. City website entry (Submitted on May 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Victoria "Granny" Cowden. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.