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Lowder, Illinois
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 Lowder, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Lowder, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62662
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 412703 |
Lowder is a small, rural place in Sangamon County, Illinois, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated village. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
Lowder is also the main place for Talkington Township, Illinois. A township is a small area of land. It helps organize local services.
Where is Lowder Located?
Lowder is found in the state of Illinois. It is in Sangamon County. This county is in the central part of Illinois.
The community is located near a railroad line. It is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of a town called Virden.
Lowder's Post Office
Lowder once had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office in Lowder closed on October 24, 2010.
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