In the early 1870's, State Senator Thomas Fowler established a rail spur ten miles south of Fresno for shipping his cattle. In 1878 the first permanent structure was built by John S. Gentry. The City of Fowler was incorporated in 1908. The City of Fowler is a residential community of less then four thousand inhabitants. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley with access to big city living minutes away in the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area.
Agriculture is the major industry.
The City is also intent in developing a strong industrial base in Fowler's industrial corridor. U. S. Highway 99 is easily accessible.