Cowell, Concord, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cowell
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 Cowell
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| City | Concord |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
Cowell was once a small place in California. It was not officially part of a city, but now it is a part of Concord. You can find it in Contra Costa County. Cowell is located about 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level.
What Was Cowell?
Cowell was named after a local landowner, Joshua Cowell. For many years, it was a special kind of town called a "company town." This means that a single company owned most of the homes and businesses there.
A Town Built for Cement
The company that built Cowell was called Cowell Portland Cement. They made cement, which is a key material for building roads and buildings. The town existed mainly to support the cement factory and its workers.
A post office served the people of Cowell for many years. It opened in 1922 and closed in 1969. This shows that Cowell was a busy place for a long time.
What Remains Today?
Today, almost nothing is left of the original town of Cowell. Most of it was replaced in the 1970s by a new neighborhood. This area is known as the Walnut Country subdivision, or "The Crossings."
For many years, a very tall smokestack stood as a reminder of the old cement factory. It was 244 feet high! This smokestack was a landmark for the area. However, it was taken down in 2009. Now, only an old firehouse remains from the original Cowell.
