Lowell, Kansas

Lowell, Kansas
Census-designated place

KDOT map of Cherokee County (legend)
Lowell

Location within the state of Kansas

Coordinates: 37°02′55″N 94°42′05″W / 37.04861°N 94.70139°W / 37.04861; -94.70139Coordinates: 37°02′55″N 94°42′05″W / 37.04861°N 94.70139°W / 37.04861; -94.70139
Country  United States
State  Kansas
County Cherokee
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation 850 ft (260 m)
Population (2010)[1]
 • Total 283
 • Density 900/sq mi (347.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 66713, 66739
Area code(s) 620
FIPS code 20-43050[2]
GNIS feature ID 0469344[2]

Lowell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 283.[1]

History

A post office was opened in Lowell in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

Geography

Lowell is located in southeastern Cherokee County near the southeastern corner of Kansas. It is bordered to the north by the Spring River, a tributary of the Neosho River. Across the river is the community of Riverton. Baxter Springs is 4 miles (6 km) by road to the southwest.

References

  1. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lowell CDP, Kansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 6 June 2014.


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