Clarke's general store at the corner of Dayman and Lewis Streets is a large masonry building with splayed corner. It is a landmark building for the township. Dating from 1912 it represents the earliest stage of development in Cowangie and is a fine example of a commercial building. Of particular interest are the original timber framed windows. Cowangie (also named Cow Plains, Kow Plains and Copi) was surveyed on land that once formed part of Kow Plains station. The town was established on the Ouyen-Murrayville railway line in 1912. In the same year, the first town buildings were constructed along the main street, Dayman Street. A general store and bakery both opened in 1912.