Lowell, Indiana
Population: 6,430
Located in Lake County
The town of Lowell has a rich and proud history. Upon his return from the gold fields of California, Melvin A. Halsted founded Lowell in 1852. Melvin Halsted’s investment in Lowell, along with his family’s desire to build a friendly community, led to prosperity and growth. The Halsted legacy is evident today as citizens work together to keep Lowell’s family community. Over the years, Lowell has seen much change and innovation. This progress is evident throughout the community. Many nineteenth century buildings and homes still grace Lowell, reminding residents of South Lake county’s lively history. From an economy dependent on the Halsted flour mill (1852) to the modern economy of today with local specialty shops, supermarkets, restaurants, retail shops, banks, and medical and dental clinics, Lowell thrives as local establishments prosper. Annual events celebrating the area’s proud past and bright future include the oldest Labor Day Parade in Indiana, 80 consecutive years, an antique auto show, Oktoberfest and Buckley homestead days. Lowell features a highly advanced school system that includes 3 elementary schools that have just been built in the last 5 years, and a high school with state-of-the art class rooms and championship football and basketball teams. Lowell’s geographical placement is ideally suited to city employment and small town or country living. As the town moves forward, it may have a new look, but the spirit of good citizenship and town pride have not changed. Lowell has had a proud past, in addition to a promising future. So come "settle down in Lowell!" Lowell, Indiana, is the site of a wonderful historical, working farm called the Buckley Homestead. In the fall, there is a huge Labor Day Parade and then a few weeks later, the Buckley Homestead Days for an entire weekend. The Buckley Homestead is one of the original farms in the region and depicts historical steam engines that were used for early farming, plus horse drawn plows and wagons. The farm site also is host to a living Civil War Re-enactment complete with a Confederate and Yankee encampment. Music, food, period dress, and history all make history come alive. In the winter, there are horse drawn wagon or sleigh rides plus other outdoor activities. This is all sponsored in cooperation with the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department. Lowell is the site of the living historical farm called the Buckley Homestead, antique shops, small restaurants and lots of "horse" people, mostly Western style rather than the English, flat saddle style. Four H for the youngsters is very well endorsed by the community. If you are a "horse" person, Lowell is definitely a "horse" town...there are many young participants in the local 4-H clubs with equestrian skills plus raising animals of all kinds. Even though the town is experiencing lots of new growth, there is a touch of "country" which makes Lowell extremely attractive for those people wanting the "wide open spaces"!
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