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. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howes
  2. 1 2 "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°42′34″N 91°30′53″W / 37.70944°N 91.51472°W / 37.70944; -91.51472


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