Lowell Fast Facts

Incorporated:

1879

Named after:

Lowell, Mass., in hopes the city would become a similar textile center.

Former names:

Wright's Station, after resident near railroad stop. 

Famous Residents:

• Whitney Lockman, former American League Baseball player, coach and front office executive.
• Author Max Childers, whose books include "The Congregation of the Dead, "Alpha Omega," and "Things Undone".

Population:

2010 Census: 3,526

Tax rate:

40 cents per $100 valuation 

City Hall:

101 W. First St., Lowell, NC 28098

Phone:

• 704-824-3518

Office Hours:

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Website:

http://www.lowellnc.com

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Map:

CLICK HERE for City Hall location

Frequently Called Numbers:

Police:

• 704-824-8540

Fire:

• 704-824-3357

City Manager:

Kevin Krouse

• 704-824-3518 

City Council

• Mayor Sandy Railey 
• Ken Ervin
• Candy Funderburk
• Thomas Gillespie
• Sam Mitchem
• Shane Robinson

City Council Meeting:

• 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at City Hall.

Trash Service:

Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to assigned streets.

Questions:

• 704-824-3518

Utilities:

Pay water and sewer bills at City Hall, 101 W. First St.

Details:

• 704-824-3518

Post Office:

206 E. First St.

• 704-824-1101

Lowell Branch Library:

203 McAdenville Road

• 704-824-1266