Lowell in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
IOOF/Masonic Lodge Building
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
1. IOOF/Masonic Lodge Building Marker
Looney sold groceries, feed, and general merchandise at this store. He also operated a huckster wagon out of it with Jim Looney as driver. The horse-drawn wagon was loaded with groceries and other supplies for sale or trade in the rural area. A small coop fastened to the side of the wagon allowed him to buy or swap poultry and produce for his wagon wares. He traded eggs and butter the same way.
A.C. Mayes ran a grocery store here for many years as did Riley Hill. One owner was George Mills, general merchandise and grocery store.
Ray Shaver followed tradition with his grocery store in the same building. If walls could talk these would have many an interesting tale to tell, don't you think?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 36° 15.43′ N, 94° 7.885′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Train Depot (a few steps from this marker); Lowell Postal Service (a few steps from this marker); Old City Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Lowell (within shouting distance of this marker); L. P. Davis House and Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Evaporator Near Railroad Track (within shouting distance of this marker); School House on McClure Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Evaporator Near School (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
2. IOOF/Masonic Lodge Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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