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 as 1841, but the area is now a “suburb” of Greenville. Although he...
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