Lowes, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lowes, Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 134.31/sq mi (51.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 497318 |
Lowes is a small community located in Graves County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 92 people lived in Lowes. The community is found about 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Mayfield, which is another town in Kentucky.
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Famous People from Lowes
Even though Lowes is a small community, it is the birthplace or home area for some very important people.
Alben W. Barkley: A U.S. Vice President
Alben W. Barkley was born near Lowes. He became a very important person in American politics. He served as a United States Senator for many years, representing Kentucky. Later, he became the Vice President of the United States. This is a very high position, second only to the President.
J. Paul Hogan: Plastics Industry Pioneer
J. Paul Hogan was born right in Lowes. He was a pioneer, which means he was one of the first people to do something important. Hogan helped invent new ways to make plastics. His work was very important for the plastics industry, which creates many of the plastic items we use every day.
See also
In Spanish: Lowes (Kentucky) para niños
