Lowville

Lowville is a village in Lewis County, New York, located in the Black River Valley with the Adirondack Mountains rising nearby. The community functions as the county seat and contains government offices, a hospital, and educational institutions serving the region.

The village was founded in 1797 by Silas Stow and received official incorporation in 1847. In 1864 it became the county seat, a designation that shaped its development as an administrative and commercial center.

The town center features historic buildings that reflect its 19th-century origins, with the Presbyterian Church and Bateman Hotel standing as notable structures visitors can see while walking through downtown. These buildings give the place a sense of continuity with its past, shaping how locals and visitors experience the community today.

The village is compact and easy to navigate on foot, with essential services and shops clustered in the downtown area. Visitors can reach most places of interest without needing a car for short visits.

The village is home to one of the world's largest bowling pin manufacturing plants and a major cheese factory, making it an unexpected industrial hub. These facilities have sustained the local economy and shaped the character of the community for generations.

Location: Lewis County

Inception: 1797

Elevation above the sea: 269 m

GPS coordinates: 43.78670,-75.48780

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:40