Lowemont, Kansas

Lowemont, Kansas
Lowemont, Kansas
Unincorporated community
	KDOT map of Leavenworth County (legend)
	Lowemont Lowemont
	Coordinates: 39°22′49.99″N95°3′20.88″W / 39.3805528°N 95.0558000°W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Leavenworth
Founded	1887
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code	913
FIPS code	20-43125
GNIS ID	478266

Last updated December 20, 2023

Lowemont is an unincorporated community in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States.^[1] It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.^[2] 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.^[3]

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^[3], 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.

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References

1 2 3 4 5 "Lowemont, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
↑ "Population Data and Maps | MARC".
1 2 "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2014.

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[GNIS-1] 1 2 3 4 5 "Lowemont, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior

[2] "Population Data and Maps | MARC".

[:0-3] 1 2 "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2014.

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v t e Municipalities and communities of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Leavenworth
Cities	Basehor Bonner Springs‡ De Soto‡ Easton Lansing Leavenworth Linwood Tonganoxie	Map of Kansas highlighting Leavenworth County
Unincorporated communities	Fairmount Fall Leaf Fort Leavenworth Hoge Jarbalo Kickapoo Lenape Lowemont Millwood Reno Springdale Wadsworth
Ghost town	Delaware City
Townships	Alexandria Delaware Easton Fairmount High Prairie Kickapoo Reno Sherman Stranger Tonganoxie
Footnotes	‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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