One of 100 counties in North Carolina, United States. County seat: Marion. Named after Joseph McDowell, Jr.

Irvin McDowell (October 15, 1818 – May 4, 1885)Dupuy, p. 468; Eicher, p. 378. was an American army officer.

(October 13, 1795 – August 24, 1851) the 29th Governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846 and was a U.S. Congressman from 1846 to 1851.

(November 11, 1771 – June 25, 1830) an American physician and pioneer surgeon.

(born Malcolm John Taylor; 14 June 1943) an English actor.

Charles Malcolm McDowell (born July 10, 1983) is an American-British film director and screenwriter.

Mary (born January 7, 1969) an American anchor and co-host of The Bottom Line on Fox Business as well as a commentator and guest host on Fox News.

McDowell County is a county in the State of West Virginia.

Graeme McDowell (born 30 July 1979) is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland.

Joslin "Josh" McDowell (born August 17, 1939) is an evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist.