Lowell in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

L. P. Davis House and Grounds

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. L. P. Davis House and Grounds Marker

Inscription. This 1890's house is one of the oldest homes in Lowell. In 1881, L.P. Davis owned outlot No. 1 and 34 acres used for his plant nursery. An adjoining 40 acres is clearly defined on a 1905 map.

The 1904 photo, above, was given to the museum by Shirley Gordon, former owner.

The nursery sold locally and shipped fruit trees, berry vines, and plants. Tattered, 1900 nursery orders, still in post marked envelopes, tied in bundles were recovered from the hollow, red brick walls of the ice house. These bundles and newspapers insulated the walls for cold storage of plant cultivars. Further thrift used ice sawed from the winter pond and hauled by horse-drawn sled to the ice house. It still sits on its “little red footprint” in 2009, a silent reminder of a history-rich corner.

Choice of a plant nursery was good as Benton County boasted 40,000 apple trees in commercial production for 1900. July, 1893, L.P. Davis made little over 20 bushels of wheat per acre. Advice hold for 75 cents per bushel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1893.

Location. 36° 15.412′ N, 94° 7.889′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street

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and Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lowell AR 72745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. IOOF/Masonic Lodge Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowell Postal Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Evaporator Near Railroad Track (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Lowell (within shouting distance of this marker); School House on McClure Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Evaporator Near School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Regarding L. P. Davis House and Grounds. The house was located at 424 McClure Avenue, but was either moved or demolished between 2012 and 2014.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. L. P. Davis House and Grounds 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 58 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.