Lowell, Michigan
Lowell is a city of 4,139 people in Kent County, Michigan, founded in 1831.
Why visit Lowell
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fallasburg Bridge, Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres, Downtown Lowell Historic District and Fallasburg Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 78 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lowell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lowell
Lowell is a city in Kent County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,142 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lowell, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fallasburg Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Covered bridge in Michigan, USA
Museums and landmarks4
Downtown Lowell Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Lowell, Michigan, United States
Fallasburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Vergennes Township, Michigan
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Graham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Lowell, Michigan
Lowell Area Historical Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
325 West Main Street, Lowell
Mo-We, Fr off; Th, Sa, Su 13:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Lowell Rotary Club Playground
Playground
Swings, lides, jungle gym, tables, seating, waste bins picnicking
Restaurants and cafes8
Flat River Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, American, Salad, Regional, Local · 0.5 mi
201 East Main Street, Lowell
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
432 Lincoln Lake Avenue Southeast, Lowell
Mo-We 06:00-15:00; Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
1975 West Main Street, Lowell
Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-01:00
History
The earliest modern residents of the Flat River and Grand River were the Grand River Odawa, who established several villages along the Grand River. In the first decades of the 19th century, the village was led by Wabiwindego and Keewaycooshcum, and later by Cobmoosa. In the 1830s, Cobmoosa purchased the land under the Odawa village in the name of his father, fur trader Antoine Campau. The Odawa remained at their village on the Flat River until 1858, when they moved to a reservation at Manistee, Michigan.
The modern city of Lowell was founded in 1831 by Daniel Marsac as a trading post with this existing Odawa village, built on the south bank of the Grand River. During the first years of his trading post, Marsac lived with the Grand River Odawa leader Wabiwindego. In 1847, he purchased land on the north side of the river and platted it as "Dansville". In 1851, a post office was established there named "Lowell" after the township. The community was replatted in 1854 and renamed after the post office. It incorporated as a village in 1861.
From the History section of Lowell, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Lowell
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 22.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 17.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 2.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 25°F | 2.5 in | 20.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grand Rapids 72635 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kent County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Forest Hills 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Saranac 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Belding 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Kentwood 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- East Grand Rapids 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Caledonia 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Ionia 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Northview 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Grand Rapids 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Wyoming 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lowell (1), Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FallasburgBridge Overall DownstreamApproachDSCN9984, User:Lar ( w:en:user:Lar ), CC BY 2.5
- Strand Theatre (1), Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graham House (1), Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fallsburg Historic District, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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