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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howland
  2. "Putnam County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 December 2016.


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