Howel, Kentucky Explained

Howel, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Howel
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Christian
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:591
Coordinates:36.6992°N -87.5356°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:494689

Howel is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Kentucky, United States.

History

Howel had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office was established at Howel in 1886, and remained in operation until 1957.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Our Oldest Town . Kentucky New Era . June 6, 1974 . 18 October 2015 . 4.
  2. Web site: Christian County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015.