Raceland in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Bowie
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024
1. Town of Bowie Marker
About one mile east of here was located the lumber town of Bowie. Named for George M. Bowie, friend and business associate of William Cameron, owner of the cypress lumber mill located there. The town was the site of the largest red cypress mill in the world. Bowie developed around the Bowie Lumber Co. Mill about 1896. On May 17, 1917 a fire which started from the spark of a dummy locomotive destroyed the town. A second fire occurred in 1924 the last person moved away in 1945, at that time the remaining buildings were torn down.
Erected by Lafourche Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1917.
Location. 29° 43.943′ N, 90° 36.634′ W. Marker is in Raceland, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on State Highway 308 near Bowie Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3737 LA-308, Raceland LA 70394, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Mary's Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. Mary's Nativity Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); First American Casualty Of WW II (approx. 2.9 miles away); Baudoin - Foret School
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024
2. Town of Bowie Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
