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Place Description
Lovills Creek

approx. 18 mi. long, rises in Virginia and flows S into Surry County, where it enters Ararat River.

Low Falls

See Cullasaja River.

Low Gap

W Avery County in Roan Mountain.

Low Gap Branch

rises in NW Haywood County and flows SE into Big Creek.

Low Gap Hollow

S central Yancey County between Cane River and Bowlens Creek.

Low Gap Wildlife Pond

NW Surry County on North Fork Mitchell River. Covers 12 acres; max. depth 26 ft. Formed 1954 and owned by Low Gap Wildlife Club. Fishing.

Lowder

community in SE Stanly County served by post office, 1889-1907.

Lowe

community in central Robeson County served by post office, 1890-1949.

Lowe Mountain

W Randolph County between Taylors Creek and Caraway Creek. Named for Dan Lowe.

Lowell

town in central Gaston County. Settled about 1850 when Woodlawn Mill was built on South Fork River. First known as Wrights Station for William Wright, nearest resident. Inc. 1879 as Lowell because the construction of several textile mills there suggested the name of the textile center in Massachusetts. Alt. 770.