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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Lowes Island (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Lowes Island. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Name Variations for Lowes Island ...

When searching records, keep in mind that names and their spelling can change over time. Our sources include documents like maps, railroad schedules, Travel, Express and Shipping Guides. Many of these documents date from the 1800's and it's common to find spelling differences.

Although we can't give a definitive list, hopefully the following will give you a feel for the variations that might have occurred.

  • A typical abbreviation for Lowes Island: Lowes Is. (in Canada, 'Isld.' is the more common abbreviation.)
  • While the name of this community is Lowes Island, be aware that it's the common practice of mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names<1>. So Lowes Island may originally have been Lowe's Island.

    Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Lowes Island might be written as Lowe Island.

If you have information about these names (such as the reason for the change, date of change, the origin of the name), please Contact Us.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Lowes Island is located in Loudoun County.

To see how the shape of Virginia's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Loudoun County: Frederick (MD), Montgomery (MD), Washington (MD), Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William & Jefferson (WV).

Below are the counties that are near Lowes Island. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Lowes Island:

  • Loudoun County     (The home county of Lowes Island)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Sugarland Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarland Run
      • Sugarland Run is located in Loudoun County
    • Countryside
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Countryside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Countryside
      • Countryside is located in Loudoun County
    • Oak Grove
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Loudoun County
    • Sterling
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
      • Sterling is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <3>
    • Ashburn Village
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn Village
      • Ashburn Village is located in Loudoun County
    • Ashburn
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburn
      • Ashburn is located in Loudoun County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashburn <3>
    • Lansdowne
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Belmont
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belmont
      • Belmont is located in Loudoun County
    • Waxpool
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waxpool have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waxpool
      • Waxpool is located in Loudoun County
    • Leesburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leesburg
      • Leesburg is located in Loudoun County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 54,488 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Leesburg <3>
    • Arcola
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
      • Arcola is located in Loudoun County
    • Lucketts
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lucketts
      • Lucketts is located in Loudoun County
    • Aldie
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
  • Alexandria City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Chinquapin Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinquapin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinquapin Village
      • Chinquapin Village is located in Alexandria City
    • Oakcrest
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakcrest
      • Oakcrest is located in Alexandria City
    • Warwick Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Warwick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick Village
      • Warwick Village is located in Alexandria City
    • Alexandria
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
  • Arlington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Williamsburg Village
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg Village
      • Williamsburg Village is located in Arlington County
    • Garden City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden City
      • Garden City is located in Arlington County
    • Brandon Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandon Village
      • Brandon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Cherrydale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrydale
      • Cherrydale is located in Arlington County
    • Lyon Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyon Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyon Village
      • Lyon Village is located in Arlington County
    • Riverwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
      • Riverwood is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Buckingham
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
      • Buckingham is located in Arlington County
    • Colonial Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
      • Colonial Village is located in Arlington County
    • Arlington Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlington Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlington Village
      • Arlington Village is located in Arlington County
  • Clarke County
    • Arcadia Farm
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcadia Farm
      • Arcadia Farm is located in Clarke County
  • Fairfax City
    • Fairfax
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
  • Fairfax County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Springvale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
      • Springvale is located in Fairfax County
    • Great Falls
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
      • Great Falls is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Falls <3>
    • Herndon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
      • Herndon is located in Fairfax County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,573 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herndon <3>
    • Reston
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Kenmore
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenmore have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenmore
      • Kenmore is located in Fairfax County
    • Shouse Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shouse Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shouse Village
      • Shouse Village is located in Fairfax County
    • Floris
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floris have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floris
      • Floris is located in Fairfax County
    • Wolf Trap
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Trap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Trap
      • Wolf Trap is located in Fairfax County
    • Tysons Corner
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tysons Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tysons Corner
      • Tysons Corner is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tysons Corner <3>
    • Vienna
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Chantilly
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chantilly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chantilly
      • Chantilly is located in Fairfax County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chantilly <3>
    • Langley
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
      • Langley is located in Fairfax County
    • McLean
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Falls Church City
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Offutt Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Offutt Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Offutt Village
      • Offutt Village is located in Falls Church City
    • West Falls Church
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Falls Church
      • West Falls Church is located in Falls Church City
    • Falls Church
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Fauquier County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Landmark
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landmark have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landmark
      • Landmark is located in Fauquier County
    • Halfway
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halfway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halfway
      • Halfway is located in Fauquier County
    • Broad Run
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Zulla
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zulla
      • Zulla is located in Fauquier County
    • The Plains
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Belvoir ‑ Historic
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belvoir
      • Belvoir is located in Fauquier County
    • Marshall
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Kerfoot
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kerfoot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerfoot
      • Kerfoot is located in Fauquier County
  • Manassas City
    • Manassas
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
  • Manassas Park City
    • Manassas Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manassas Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manassas Park
      • Manassas Park is located in Manassas Park City
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,004 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manassas Park <3>
  • Prince William County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Catharpin
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catharpin
      • Catharpin is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire Village
      • Yorkshire Village is located in Prince William County
    • Yorkshire
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yorkshire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorkshire
      • Yorkshire is located in Prince William County
    • Loch Lomond
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loch Lomond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loch Lomond
      • Loch Lomond is located in Prince William County
    • Sudley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudley
      • Sudley is located in Prince William County
    • West Gate
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Gate
      • West Gate is located in Prince William County
    • Iron Gate
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Gate
      • Iron Gate is located in Prince William County
    • Bull Run
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bull Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bull Run
      • Bull Run is located in Prince William County
    • Crestwood Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood Village
      • Crestwood Village is located in Prince William County
    • Waterfall Village
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterfall Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterfall Village
      • Waterfall Village is located in Prince William County
    • Buckhall
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhall
      • Buckhall is located in Prince William County
    • Bataan Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bataan Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bataan Village
      • Bataan Village is located in Prince William County
    • Haymarket
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haymarket have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haymarket
      • Haymarket is located in Prince William County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,687 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Haymarket <3>
  • Anne Arundel County (MD)
    • Maryland City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maryland City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maryland City
      • Maryland City is located in Anne Arundel County (MD)
  • Carroll County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Ridgeville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeville
      • Ridgeville is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Mount Airy
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Nottingham Village
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nottingham Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nottingham Village
      • Nottingham Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Watersville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watersville
      • Watersville is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Woodbine
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Morgan
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Gaither
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaither
      • Gaither is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Sykesville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sykesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sykesville
      • Sykesville is located in Carroll County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,973 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sykesville <3>
    • Henryton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henryton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henryton
      • Henryton is located in Carroll County (MD)
    • Stone House Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone House Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone House Village
      • Stone House Village is located in Carroll County (MD)
  • Frederick County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Tuscarora
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuscarora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscarora
      • Tuscarora is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscarora <3>
    • Park Mills
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Mills
      • Park Mills is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Green Valley
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
      • Green Valley is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Point-of-Rocks
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Adamstown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown
      • Adamstown is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adamstown <3>
    • Manor Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Village
      • Manor Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Potomac Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Village
      • Potomac Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Buckeystown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckeystown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeystown
      • Buckeystown is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckeystown <3>
    • Adamstown Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamstown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamstown Village
      • Adamstown Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Ijamsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ijamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ijamsville
      • Ijamsville is located in Frederick County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ijamsville <3>
    • Reels Mill
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reels Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reels Mill
      • Reels Mill is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Smith Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Village
      • Smith Village is located in Frederick County (MD)
    • Lander
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lander have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lander
      • Lander is located in Frederick County (MD)
  • Howard County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Timberleigh Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberleigh Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberleigh Village
      • Timberleigh Village is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Highland
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
    • Fulton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulton
      • Fulton is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Dayton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
    • Glenwood
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood
      • Glenwood is located in Howard County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenwood <3>
    • Scaggsville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Clarksville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
      • Clarksville is located in Howard County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <3>
    • Glenelg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Lisbon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Cooksville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Hammond Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammond Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammond Village
      • Hammond Village is located in Howard County (MD)
    • Leishear Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leishear Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leishear Village
      • Leishear Village is located in Howard County (MD)
    • North Laurel
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Laurel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Laurel
      • North Laurel is located in Howard County (MD)
  • Montgomery County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • North Potomac
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Potomac
      • North Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Travilah
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Travilah
      • Travilah is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Darnestown
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Quince Orchard
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quince Orchard
      • Quince Orchard is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Poolesville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poolesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poolesville
      • Poolesville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,249 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poolesville <3>
    • Potomac
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac
      • Potomac is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potomac <3>
    • Beallsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beallsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beallsville
      • Beallsville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beallsville <3>
    • Boyds
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Germantown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Germantown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Germantown
      • Germantown is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Germantown <3>
    • Blocktown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blocktown
      • Blocktown is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Gaithersburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Log Town ‑ Historic
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Log Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Log Town
      • Log Town is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Martinsburg
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martinsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martinsburg
      • Martinsburg is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Prince George's County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Adelphi
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adelphi have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adelphi
      • Adelphi is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adelphi <3>
    • Chillum
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chillum have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillum
      • Chillum is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chillum <3>
    • Langley Park
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley Park
      • Langley Park is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Langley Park <3>
    • Brentwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brentwood
      • Brentwood is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,439 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brentwood <3>
    • College Park
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
      • College Park is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 32,173 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for College Park <3>
    • Hyattsville Hills
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattsville Hills
      • Hyattsville Hills is located in Prince George's County (MD)
    • Hyattsville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hyattsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hyattsville
      • Hyattsville is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 18,217 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hyattsville <3>
    • Mount Rainier
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Rainier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Rainier
      • Mount Rainier is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,117 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Rainier <3>
    • North Brentwood
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Brentwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Brentwood
      • North Brentwood is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
    • University Park
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
      • University Park is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,628 people
    • Beltsville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beltsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beltsville
      • Beltsville is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beltsville <3>
    • Berwyn
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwyn
      • Berwyn is located in Prince George's County (MD)
    • Bladensburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bladensburg
      • Bladensburg is located in Prince George's County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,409 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bladensburg <3>
  • Washington County (MD)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Sandy Hook
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hook
      • Sandy Hook is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Brownsville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsville
      • Brownsville is located in Washington County (MD)
    • Gapland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Rohrersville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rohrersville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rohrersville
      • Rohrersville is located in Washington County (MD)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rohrersville <3>
  • Jefferson County (WV)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.
    • Harpers Ferry
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Lower Town
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lower Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lower Town
      • Lower Town is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Bloomery
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bloomery
      • Bloomery is located in Jefferson County (WV)
    • Bolivar
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bolivar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolivar
      • Bolivar is located in Jefferson County (WV)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,018 people
    • Kabletown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kabletown
      • Kabletown is located in Jefferson County (WV)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Lowes Island, see our County-by-County Page for Lowes Island.

Newspapers Published in Lowes Island ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 9 newspapers that have been published in the area around Lowes Island.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Lowes Island, there are papers which were published within 6 miles [9.7 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Lowes Island.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Lowes Island:

Cemeteries Near Lowes Island ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Lowes Island.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Lowes Island covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.

  • Smiths Chapel Methodist Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Smiths Chapel Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Smiths Chapel Methodist Cemetery
  • St. Paul Community Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Paul Community Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Paul Community Cemetery
  • Arnon Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Arnon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Arnon Cemetery
  • Darnestown United Presbyterian Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Darnestown United Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Darnestown United Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Pleasant Hills Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Pleasant Hills Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Pleasant Hills Cemetery is located outside and to the northwest of Darnestown (MD).
    • The Pleasant Hills Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Darnestown Baptist Church Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Hills Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2213820 <6>
  • Old Sterling Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Sterling Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sterling Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sterling Cemetery
  • Chestnut Grove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery
  • Forestville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Forestville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Forestville Cemetery
  • Browns Chapel Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Browns Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Browns Chapel Cemetery
  • Asbury United Methodist Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Asbury United Methodist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Asbury United Methodist Cemetery
  • Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ashburn Presbyterian Cemetery
  • Continue List   (326 more) ...
    • St. Gabriel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Gabriel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Gabriel Cemetery
    • Belmont Chapel Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Belmont Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Belmont Chapel Cemetery
    • Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<7>

While we didn't find Lowes Island in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Lowes Island.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Lowes Island, with the one closest to Lowes Island listed first.

  • Leighs
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leighs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leighs
    • Leighs is located in Fairfax County
  • Seneca
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seneca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seneca
    • Seneca is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Daysville ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daysville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daysville
    • Daysville is located in Loudoun County
  • Dranesville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dranesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dranesville
    • Dranesville is located in Fairfax County
  • Springvale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
    • Springvale is located in Fairfax County
  • Travilah
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Travilah
    • Travilah is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Darnestown
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Dawsonville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawsonville
    • Dawsonville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Sterling
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sterling have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sterling
    • Sterling is located in Loudoun County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sterling <3>
  • Great Falls
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
    • Great Falls is located in Fairfax County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Great Falls <3>
  • Herndon
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herndon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herndon
    • Herndon is located in Fairfax County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,573 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Herndon <3>
  • Great Falls
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
    • Great Falls is located in Montgomery County (MD)
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Poolesville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poolesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poolesville
      • Poolesville is located in Montgomery County (MD)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,249 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poolesville <3>
    • Quince Orchard
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quince Orchard
      • Quince Orchard is located in Montgomery County (MD)
    • Glen
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen
      • Glen is located in Montgomery County (MD)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Lowes Island. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lowes Island.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lowes Island. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Loudoun County: www.co.loudoun.va.us/

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>It's generally believed that possessive apostrophes are removed to prevent confusion on maps where the apostrophe may be confused with a cartographic symbol. While this is generally true, it's not uncommon to find possessive apostrophes in administrative names (such as towns or counties).
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Lowes Island) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lowes Island. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0598, Longitude: -77.3522       In this case, the coordinates for Lowes Island have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<6>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<7>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Lowes Island, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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