Lowder, Illinois
| Lowder, Illinois | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Lowder, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°33′03″N 89°50′45″W / 39.55083°N 89.84583°WCoordinates: 39°33′03″N 89°50′45″W / 39.55083°N 89.84583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 62662[1] |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 412703[2] |
Lowder is an unincorporated community in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Lowder is located along a railroad line 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Virden. Lowder had a post office, which closed on October 24, 2010.[3]
Notable people
Arthur Ehrat - inventor of the breakaway rim for basketball goals.
George Wilbur "Will" Conlee - WW2 Army Veteran and Bronze Star recipient.[4]
References
- ↑ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lowder, Illinois
- ↑ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
- ↑ Obituary of "Will" Conlee from 9 Dec 2010 in Utah Son of Eldon W Conlee and Arahbell Beasley. Born 14 Oct 1920 in Lowder, Illinois, died 4 Dec 2010 in Utah
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