Davine, Oklahoma Place Names by Shirk, gives the following info - Fowlerville - Present Valliant in McCurtain Co. Post office established Jul 7 1894 and name changed to Valliant Jun 23, 1902. Named for Nathaniel M. Fowler, first postmaster. You might also check the McCurtain Co. OKGenWeb page to see if anything is posted about Fowlerville. http://www.rootsweb.com/~okmccurt/mccurt.htm Since your ancestor was a postmaster these sites may be of interest http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/postal.html http://www.usps.gov/history/his9.htm#ARCHIVES -- Marti Graham, OKGenWeb State Coordinator http://www.usgenweb.org/ok OKGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~itgenweb OK/ITGenWeb http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/6878 Genie Angels > I am searching for information about my great grandfather,Nathanial Mears Fowler. He was the founder of Fowlerville, which later became Valliant. I wonder if there are histories or any information about the towns. Thanks so much Davine.