Lowry is an unincorporated community in eastern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The community is located along State Route 715 and is 5.2 miles (8.4 km) east-northeast of Bedford. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Lowry, Virginia | |
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  Lowry, Virginia  Lowry, Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°21′03″N 79°25′51″W / 37.35083°N 79.43083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 24570 |
| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495047[1] |
Demographics
editAs of the census of 2020, there were 41 people residing in the Lowry ZIP Code area.
Education
editThe community is served by Bedford County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Lowry are zoned to attend Otter River Elementary School, Forest Middle School, and Jefferson Forest High School.
The closest higher education institutions to the community are located in Bedford and Lynchburg.
Government
editThe United States Postal Service operates the Lowry Post Office within the community. The post office has the ZIP Code of 24570. The original post office opened on April 12, 1854.[2]
Infrastructure
editPublic safety
editLaw enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Bedford Fire Department. Emergency medical services are provided by the Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue.
Transportation
editAir
editThe New London Airport is the closest public-use airport to the community. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the community.
Roads
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Virginia State Route 715 (Lowry Road)
Rail
editThe Norfolk Southern Blue Ridge District runs through the community. The closest passenger rail service is located in Lynchburg.
References
edit- ^ "Lowry". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
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