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iscover the historic streets of
the City of Lowell, taking notice
of the architectural accents and
D business-friendly boutiques, coffee
roasters and restaurants with globally
inspired cuisine.
Between Charlotte and Gastonia,
Lowell sits along the banks of the South
Fork-Catawba River. It is also along the
Gaston County ‘Cue Trail, which features
the unique and historic traditions in
Gaston County barbecue culture,
gogastonnc.org/bbq-trail.
McCord Family Park in downtown Lowell
hosts the annual Music in the Park summer
concert series. Lowell residents also look
forward to the Lowell Fall Festival and
Lowell Christmas Parade.
Gaston County’s largest park, George
Poston Park, features a pump track for
cyclists and skateboarders, among many
other amenities. Lowell city parks – Bob
Bolick Park, Harold Rankin Park, McCord
Family Park – all have options for single
and team recreation, including picnic
Lowell more outdoor fun.
areas, sports fields/courts, fishing and
Lowell’s beginnings date to 1848 when
the Woodlawn Mill was built on the South
Fork-Catawba River. Two decades later,
Incorporated 1879 | Mayor Larry Simonds the growing town welcomed a railroad
depot for the Atlanta and Richmond
Air-Line Railway. The city was named for
Lowell, Massachusetts in 1879 in hopes of
becoming a similar thriving textile center.
More info: 704-824-3518 and lowellnc.gov.

Lowell

Fast Facts

Population ......................3,596

Median Household Income
.....................................$58,076

Median Age....................... 37.2

Source: Applied Geographic Solutions,
2024, Economic Development Partnership
of North Carolina

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