Howell Prairie
Howell Prairie is an area west of Silverton, Oregon, United States, between the Little Pudding River and the Pudding River. It was named for John Howell, a pioneer of 1843.[1] Howell Prairie post office was established in 1876 and closed in 1881.[1] In 1887 a post office named Howell was established at 44°59′29″N 122°52′41″W / 44.99139°N 122.87806°W; it closed in 1902.[1] The Oregonian Railway Company also had a station named Howell Prairie, which was changed to in 1892.[1]
WikiMiniAtlasSettlements and locales on Howell Prairie include , , Pratum, , and North Howell.
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (Seventh ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-87595-277-1.
External links[]
- History of Howell Prairie Cemetery from Oregonpioneers.com
- Historic images of Howell Prairie from Salem Public Library
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Coordinates: 44°59′50″N 122°52′22″W / 44.99722°N 122.87278°W
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