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OUR COMMUNITIES

Lowell McAdenville

Incorporated 1879 | Mayor Larry Simonds Established 1883 | Mayor Jim Robinette
L ive. Love. Lowell. Between Charlotte and Gastonia, the City A n integral component of Gaston County’s growth,

McAdenville welcomes new business and residents.
of Lowell sits along the banks of the South Fork-Catawba
Situated along the South Fork River, McAdenville
River. Discover its historic streets while taking in the
architectural accents and small business-friendly storefronts. boasts a rich history blended with innovation. McAdenville
Lowell is known for boutique shops and eateries, coffee roasters, respects its past while repurposing historic buildings for future
and restaurants with recipes inspired by global cuisine. community benefit.
Residents love the summers at McCord Family Park in The town’s authentic community spirit is enjoyed by a blend
downtown Lowell with its Music in the Park summer concert of long-term and new residents, as well as devoted long-time
series. Lowell also hosts the Lowell Fall Festival and Lowell McAdenville visitors and those just discovering this idyllic
Christmas Parade. town along the river.
George Poston Park is Gaston County’s largest city park, Newly constructed homes blend beautifully with historic
featuring the first asphalt pump track designed for cyclists and homes and structures that date back to the early 1880s.
The picturesque Downtown Main Street is lined with local
skateboarders. Mountain bikers also enjoy 13 miles of single- businesses, experiential shops and authentic restaurants and
track trail. Other amenities include lighted athletic fields, seven taprooms, providing fresh experiences in a historical setting.
miles of hiking trails, a stocked lake with fishing pier, dog park Listed on the National
and horseshoe courts. Other Register of Historic Places,
parks include Bob Bolick Park
Lowell Fast Facts and Harold Rankin Park. McAdenville’s vibrant, McAdenville Fast Facts
walkable community
Population The first post-colonial celebrates its river heritage Population
settlement dates to 1848 with kayaking and canoeing,
3,700 when the Woodlawn Mill miles of Carolina Thread 929
was built on the South Trail, while preserving
Median Fork-Catawba River. Two Median
Household decades later the growing its natural beauty and Household
historical charm.
Income town embraced a railroad Often referred to as Income
depot for the Atlanta and
$53,222 Christmas Town U.S.A. $102,083
Richmond Air-Line Railway. because of its annual
Median Age The city was named after holiday light display, Median Age
Lowell, Massachusetts in McAdenville welcomes
38 1879 in hopes of becoming a visitors year-round! More 41.2
Source: North Carolina Economic similar thriving textile center. info: TownofMcAdenville.org Source: North Carolina Economic
Development Partnership More info: 704-824-3518 and or follow on Instagram @ Development Partnership
lowellnc.com. LifeInMcAdenville!

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