Lowell Fast Facts

Incorporated: 1879

Named after: Lowell, Mass., in hopes the city would become a similar textile center.

Former names: Wright's Station, after resident near railroad stop.

Famous sons: Whitney Lockman, former manager of the Chicago Cubs; author Max Childers.

Population: 2004 census estimate 2,663

Tax rate: 40 cents per $100 valuation

City Hall: 101 W. First St. Phone: (704) 824-3518. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Website: http://www.lowellnc.com/

Frequently called numbers
Police: (704) 824-8540
Fire: (704) 824-3357
City Manager, Ben Blackburn: (704) 824-3518

City Council
Mayor Judy L. Horne: (704) 824-1256
Mayor Pro Tem Martha Burris: (704) 823-9129
Rickie Bush: (704) 824-0101
Sam Mitchem: (704) 824-8251
Chad Hawkins: (704) 824-8232
Terry Benson: (704) 824-4590
City Attorney Jim Windham: (704) 864-3425

City Council meets 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall.

Trash Service: Trash pickup on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to assigned streets. Questions: (704) 824-3518.

Utilities: Pay water and sewer bills at City Hall, 101 W. First St. Details: (704) 824-3518.

Post Office: 206 E. First St., (704) 824-1101. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:55 p.m., 2 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Lowell Branch Library 203 McAdenville Road, (704) 824-1266. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more about Lowell and other Gaston County towns at: www.discovergaston.com