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Lowell, Nebraska
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 Lowell, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68840
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 830936 |
Lowell is a small place located in Kearney County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger Kearney County.
A Glimpse into Lowell's Past
Lowell began to grow in the 1870s. During this time, a post office was set up in the community. Post offices were very important back then for sending and receiving letters and packages.
The community of Lowell was named after a famous American writer. His name was James Russell Lowell. He was well-known for his poems and essays.
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