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Lowber, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Lowber, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Lowber, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Lowber, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Westmoreland
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15660
Area code(s) 724
GNIS feature ID 1180000

Lowber is a small place in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a town would. Instead, it's part of a larger county area. Lowber is located about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north of a town called West Newton.

What You'll Find in Lowber

Even though Lowber is a small community, it has some important services and places for people who live there.

Lowber's Post Office

One of the key features of Lowber is its own post office. This is where people can send and receive mail. The post office in Lowber uses the ZIP code 15660.

Community Services

Lowber is also home to the Lowber Volunteer Fire Department. These brave volunteers help keep the community safe. They respond to emergencies like fires. There is also a small park in Lowber. It's a nice place for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

The Old School Building

Lowber has a building that used to be a school. It was part of the Yough School District. Today, a company uses this building for its business. You can still find a piece of the school's history in the park. The old school's bell is located there, reminding everyone of the building's past.

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