Lowell, Arizona facts for kids
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Lowell, Arizona
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Downtown Lowell
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 Lowell, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Lowell, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise |
| Elevation | 5,076 ft (1,547 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-42310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 7442 |
Lowell is a small, historic place in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It is not an official city but a "populated place." In the early 1900s, Lowell became part of the nearby town of Bisbee.
Lowell's Early Days
Lowell started as a town where people lived. It was a home for many miners. These miners came from different countries. Some came from Finland, Serbia, and Montenegro. They worked in a large mine called the Lavender Pit.
Life in a Mining Town
Life in Lowell was centered around mining. The Lavender Pit mine was very important. It provided jobs for many people. Miners worked hard to extract valuable minerals. The town grew because of this mining activity.
Becoming Part of Bisbee
Over time, Lowell grew closer to Bisbee. In the early 1900s, it officially joined Bisbee. This meant Lowell became a neighborhood of Bisbee. Its history is now part of Bisbee's story.
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Downtown Lowell
