Lowell, Michigan is mostly situated north of the point where the Flat River meets the Grand River, in eastern Kent County.
Most of the city is in northeastern Lowell Township, although a small section along the Flat River extends north into Vergennes Township. The Grand River flows through the southeastern portion of the city, then forms most of its southern border, while the Flat River forms a small portion of the city's border in the north, then flows south through Lowell's downtown district before feeding into the Grand River. Lee Creek meanders through the city before emptying into the Grand River. Stoney Lake and Natures Place Lake are within the city limits.
The chief route to and through the city is M-21 (Main Street), which runs largely east-west through the center of the city. Cities and villages within twenty miles of Lowell include Saranac, Clarksville, Ionia, Freeport, East Grand Rapids, Belding, Kentwood, Grand Rapids, and Caledonia.
Prior to its settlement by European-Americans, the Ottawa people had several villages along the Grand River. In the early 1800s, the village near the confluence of the Grand River and the Flat River was led by Wabiwindego, and Keewaycooshcum, and later by Cobmoosa, who was the son of Antoine Campau, a Franch-Canadian fur trader who was married to the daughter of an Ottawa chief. In the 1830s, when Native Americans were being displaced by European-Americans, Cobmoosa purchased the land upon which the Ottawa village stood in the name of his father. and the Ottawa remained at this village until 1858, when they were moved to a reservation near Manistee.
In 1831, Daniel Marsac came to the area from Detroit and built a trading post on the south bank of the Grand River, living with the Ottawa people. In 1837, Lewis Robinson, Philander Tracy, Sylvester Hodges, and Alva Jones, came from Scipio, New York, and settled along the Flat River. In 1847, Daniel Marsac acquired land on the north banks of the river, platted a townsite, and named it Dansville.
On June 17, 1851, a post office was established and named Lowell, for the township. George K. White was the first postmaster. In 1854, the townsite was platted by two men named Richards and Wickham, and renamed for the post office. Lowell was incorporated as a village in 1861, and later became a city.
William Seward Burroughs, inventor of the adding machine and the founder of the Burroughs Corporation, and grandfather of the author, William S. Burroughs, graduated from Lowell High School. The crime novelist, Ann Rule, was born in Lowell.
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Specializing in sustainable and naturally grown vegetables using organic practices, as well as producing pasture-raised poultry and eggs, the farm is located in Lowell, Michigan. An introduction to the proprietors and the history of the farm are detailed, and its products and produce are highlighted, including an online store where some of its products are offered for sale, and contact data. Its commitment to sustainability is outlined, and some recipes for its produce and meats are provided.
https://betterplacefarm.com/
The official municipal site offers a guide to local governmental facilities, programs, and services, as well as community organizations, the Downtown Lowell Historic District, and its Showboat City Social District. City council agendas and minutes, the city charter and ordinances, and appointed boards and commissions are defined. City departments are introduced, with office hours and contacts, and various forms, applications, reports, and other documents may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.lowellmi.gov/
The Lowell, Michigan public school district offers a PK-12th-grade curriculum through Curiosity Corner Preschool, Toddlers on Track for School, Alto Elementary School, Bushnell Elementary School, Cherry Creek Elementary School, Murray Lake Elementary School, Lowell Middle School, Lowell High School, and Unity High School, each of which are featured here, with locations, telephone numbers, enrollment policies, student handbooks, and information about the district's athletics and alumni programs.
https://www.lowellschools.com/
Serving a large portion of the city of Lowell and the surrounding area, LL&P provides electrical power to commercial and residential customers. Through the site, customers can pay bills, start, stop, and transfer service, and arrange payment plans. The company's policies, tree trimming services, and energy efficiency programs are outlined. Board members are introduced, and board meeting schedules, minutes, and upcoming meeting information are provided, along with a contact form.
https://lowell-light.org/
North Country Trail Association
Headquartered in Lowell, Michigan, the NCTA is responsible for the development, maintenance, protection, and promotion of the North Country National Scenic Trail, a hiking path across the northern tier of the United States. Its history, goals, and its ties with the National Park Service are outlined, along with downloadable trail maps, hike planning guides, and trail alerts, including its sections in Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
https://northcountrytrail.org/
Maintaining an inventory of new and pre-owned Ford vehicles, the Lowell, Michigan Ford dealership employs experienced sales representatives and trained technicians, specializing in the sale of new and used Fords, as well as service and parts departments. Its inventory may be viewed by browsing vehicles online or through a search by keyword or through predetermined variables. An online guide to selling or reserving a vehicle is included, and finance options are outlined.
https://www.hzlowell.com/