Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Kirkcowan within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Kirkcowan, par. and vil. with ry. sta., Wigtown-Shire--par., 35,865 ac., pop. 1307; vil., on Tarf Water, 6 miles SW. of Newton-Stewart, pop. 671; P.O., T.O.; in vicinity are woollen mills.