Howland, Missouri
Howland is an extinct town in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
Howland was platted in 1873.[2] A post office called Howland was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1932.[3] It is unknown why the name "Howland" was applied to this community.[2]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howland
- ^ a b "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 December 2016.
Coordinates: 40°32′05″N 92°57′27″W / 40.53472°N 92.95750°W
Categories:
- Ghost towns in Missouri
- Former populated places in Putnam County, Missouri
- Northeast Missouri geography stubs