Howel, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
36°41′57″N 87°32′8″W / 36.69917°N 87.53556°W / 36.69917; -87.53556CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyChristianElevation
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 County, 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. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  3. ^ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
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County seat: Hopkinsville
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