Lowemont, Kansas Explained
| Lowemont, Kansas |
| Settlement Type: | Unincorporated community |
| Image Map1: | Map of Leavenworth Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Leavenworth County (legend) |
| Pushpin Map: | Kansas#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Lowemont |
| Pushpin Label Position: | left |
| Coordinates: | 39.3806°N -95.0558°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Leavenworth |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | 1887 |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1109 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 913 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 478266 |
Lowemont is an unincorporated community in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.[1] It is located northwest of Leavenworth along U.S. Route 73 highway.
History
Early Beginnings (1887)
- Founded in 1887, Lowemont owes its existence to the arrival of the Leavenworth Northern and Southern Railroad. This sparked the formation of the "Lowemont Town Company," which purchased land and laid out the town plan.
- The name "Lowemont" is believed to be a combination of "low" for its relatively flat topography and "mont" for "mountain" in reference to the nearby bluffs.
- A post office was opened in Lowemont in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1938.[2]
Growth and Prosperity (Late 19th & Early 20th Centuries)
- The railroad played a crucial role in Lowemont's development. It became a shipping point for agricultural products like grain and apples, leading to a thriving economy.
- The town boasted several amenities, including a post office, general store, money order office, churches, and even a grain elevator.
- By 1910, Lowemont's population reached 112, showcasing its period of growth and prosperity.
Decline and Transformation (Mid-20th Century Onwards)
- Unfortunately, the decline of the railroad industry and the rise of automobiles negatively impacted Lowemont. The post office closed in 1938, marking the beginning of the town's decline.
- Over time, many residents moved away, and businesses closed down. Today, Lowemont remains an unincorporated community with a small population, primarily residing in scattered farmsteads.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Population Data and Maps | MARC .
- Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133955/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ALV . 9 October 2013 . 12 June 2014 . Kansas Historical Society.
