Lowpoint, Illinois facts for kids
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Lowpoint, Illinois
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 Lowpoint, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Lowpoint, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 651.98/sq mi (251.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61545
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 424444 |
Lowpoint is a small place in Woodford County, Illinois, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Lowpoint is located along Illinois Route 89. You can find it south-southwest of a place called Washburn. Lowpoint also has its own post office with a special mail code, which is ZIP code 61545.
Who Lives in Lowpoint?
This section is about the people who live in Lowpoint. It's like taking a count of everyone there.
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| 2020 | 148 | — | |
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According to the 2020 Census, about 148 people live in Lowpoint. The census is a big count of everyone in the country that happens every ten years.
A Look at Lowpoint's Past
How Lowpoint Got Its Name
The name of this community has changed a little over time. In 1895, a man named Frank D. Banta became the postmaster, who is in charge of the local post office.
Around that time, the name was officially changed from "Low Point" (two words) to "Lowpoint" (one word). This change was made to avoid confusion. There was another community called Long Point about 40 miles away. Changing the spelling helped make sure mail and other things went to the correct place!
