[2] Elements of an earlier Lowry family log house, built circa 1809, that stood on the site were incorporated into the new construction.

[3] Restoration of the Lowry House began in 1998 with assistance from Harvie P. Jones, a preservation architect.

In the 1860s, during the American Civil War, Lowry became an abolitionist and the house became a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Field trips are offered through Earthscope, a local organization that provides hands-on, experimental, and activity-based educational experiences for elementary school children.

These lessons teach students about the influence of "King Cotton" from planting to how the crop is used in everyday life.