In 1795 Jacob Howry laid out a settlement “on the big rode in Botetourt County,” which he named Howrytown. On 1 June 1795 he began selling lots there. The buyers were Christopher Bauer, Michael Bishop, etc. (Deed Bk. 5:264-81). In all, he sold 40 lots to 23 people. The name Howrytown was retained as late…