Howel, Kentucky
Howel is an unincorporated community in Christian, Kentucky, United States.
Howel, Kentucky | |
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Howel Location within the state of Kentucky Howel Howel (the United States) | |
Coordinates: 36°41′57″N 87°32′8″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Christian |
Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 494689[1] |
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]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howel, Kentucky
- "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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