Lowell, Kansas

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

Lowell, Kansas
KDOT map of Cherokee County (legend)
Lowell
Lowell
Coordinates: 37°02′55″N 94°42′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCherokee
Area
  Total0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
  Land0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Population
  Total283
  Density850/sq mi (330/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
66713, 66739
Area code620
FIPS code20-43050[2]
GNIS ID0469344[2]

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.

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Lowell as a census-designated place (CDP).

References

  1. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lowell CDP, Kansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  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. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.



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