Lowville (village), New York facts for kids
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Lowville, New York
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Location in New York
Lowville (village), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Town | Lowville |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1847 |
| Rechartered | 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,272 |
| • Density | 1,712.19/sq mi (661.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13367
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-43720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390950 |
Lowville is a small village in Lewis County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,272 people lived there. The village is in the Black River Valley. It sits between the Adirondack Mountains and the Tug Hill Plateau. This area is often called the North Country. Lowville is located in the middle of Lewis County. It is part of the larger town of Lowville.
Lowville is the main town, or county seat, of Lewis County. Both the village and the town are named after Nicholas Low. He was an early landowner from the Netherlands. Nicholas Low moved to America with his family in 1778.
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History of Lowville
Silas Stow, one of the first settlers, came to Lowville in 1797. The village of Lowville officially became a village in 1847. It adopted its own rules in 1854. The village updated its rules in 1858. In 1864, Lowville became the county seat. Before that, Martinsburg was the county seat.
Several important buildings in Lowville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Franklin B. Hough House, which is also a National Historic Landmark. Other notable places are the Bateman Hotel, the Lewis County Fairgrounds, and the Lowville Presbyterian Church. The Lewis County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and the Stoddard–O'Connor House are also on the list.
Geography of Lowville
Lowville is in the center of Lewis County. It is in the southeastern part of the town of Lowville. The village covers about 1.91 square miles (4.95 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
The village is just west of the Black River. Mill Creek flows through the village towards this river.
Lowville is an important meeting point for several state roads. These include Route 12, Route 26, and Route 812. Route 12 goes northwest to Watertown and south to Utica. Route 26 leads north to Fort Drum and south to Rome. Route 812 goes north to Harrisville.
About 7 miles (11 km) south of Lowville is Whetstone Gulf. This is a 3-mile (5 km) long canyon. It is carved into the eastern side of the Tug Hill Plateau. This canyon is part of Whetstone Gulf State Park.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,511 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,352 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,940 | 25.0% | |
| 1920 | 3,127 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,423 | 9.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,578 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,671 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,616 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,671 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,364 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,632 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,476 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,470 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,272 | −5.7% | |
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In 2000, Lowville had 3,476 people living there. Most of the people were White (96.66%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The village had 1,403 households. About 32.1% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.34 people. The average family size was 2.99 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 25.8% were under 18 years old. About 21.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
Lowville's Economy
Lowville is an important place for manufacturing. It has one of the largest Kraft factories. This factory makes all of the company's Cream cheese and Cheese sticks. Right next to Kraft is the QubicaAMF bowling pin factory. This is the biggest bowling pin factory in the world. There are also several paper mills in the area.
Community Services
Transportation in Lowville
Lowville is served by three main New York State Routes. These are New York State Route 26, New York State Route 812, and New York State Route 12. These roads connect Lowville to other towns and cities.
Emergency Services
The Lowville Police Department serves the village. Lewis County also has its Sheriff's Department and Corrections Center here. The New York State Police also has a station in Lowville.
The Lowville Volunteer Fire Department helps the community. They respond to about 250 calls each year. They have several fire trucks and other vehicles.
Lewis County Search and Rescue provides ambulance services. They handle over 2,000 ambulance calls every year. They serve about half of Lewis County.
Education in Lowville
Lowville Academy and Central School is located in the village. It teaches about 1,500 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school started on March 21, 1808. It is one of the oldest continuously running schools in New York. The school's football team won state titles in 2016 and 2019. The basketball team almost won a state title in 2019.
Lowville also has a campus of Jefferson Community College. Students can take college classes there. They can also take other courses that do not count for college credit.
Notable People from Lowville
Many interesting people have connections to Lowville:
- Ela Collins – A US congressman.
- Renie Cox – A skier who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics.
- Charles Dayan – Another US congressman.
- Charles Melville Dewey – A famous painter.
- Franklin B. Hough – Known as a forester.
- Jessie Fremont O'Donnell – A writer who lived from 1860 to 1897.
- Peter Ostrum – A childhood actor who is now a veterinarian in Lowville.
- Donald Planty – A former United States Ambassador to Guatemala.
- Silas Stow – An early land agent.
- Bradon McDonald – A fashion designer who was almost in the top 3 on the TV show Project Runway.
See also
In Spanish: Lowville (villa) para niños
