Howes, Missouri
Howes is an unincorporated community in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
The community was named after the local Howe family.[2] A variant name was Gano.[1] An early postmaster named Gano gave his last name to the post office, in order to avoid repetition with nearby Howes Mill.[2] A post office called Gano was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1923.[3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howes
- 1 2 "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
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Coordinates: 37°42′34″N 91°30′53″W / 37.70944°N 91.51472°W
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