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Howel, Kentucky

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Howel, Kentucky
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyChristian
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID494689[1]

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

History

Howel had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Howel in 1886, and remained in operation until 1957.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howel, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. Jun 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.