Welcome to Howe ...
Howe is located in LaGrange County<1>.
The location of Howe has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Howe was established in 1834.
Howe is 880 feet [268 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Howe lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Howe, you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The area code for Howe: (260)
The ZIP code for Howe: 46746<4>
Communities Also Named Howe ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 12 communities that are also named Howe - they are located in Alabama, California, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Howe.
Communities near Howe ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Howe.
- Sturgis
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgis
- Sturgis is located in Saint Joseph County (MI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,803 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgis <5>
- Three Rivers
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Three Rivers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Rivers
- Three Rivers is located in Saint Joseph County (MI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,600 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Three Rivers <5>
- Ligonier
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ligonier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ligonier
- Ligonier is located in Noble County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,411 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ligonier <5>
- Middlebury
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlebury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlebury
- Middlebury is located in Elkhart County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,608 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middlebury <5>
- LaGrange
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for LaGrange have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for LaGrange
- LaGrange is located in LaGrange County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,802 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for LaGrange <5>
- Bronson
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bronson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bronson
- Bronson is located in Branch County (MI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,298 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bronson <5>
- Constantine
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Constantine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Constantine
- Constantine is located in Saint Joseph County (MI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,107 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Constantine <5>
- White Pigeon
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Pigeon
- White Pigeon is located in Saint Joseph County (MI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,521 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Pigeon <5>
- Centreville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
- Centreville is located in Saint Joseph County (MI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
- Rome City
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rome City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome City
- Rome City is located in Noble County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,400 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rome City <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Howe. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Howe.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Howe. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Howe.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Howe. See our Newspapers Page for Howe.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Howe ...
Looking for more information about Howe? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Howe, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Howe.
Adding Howe to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Howe in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Howe was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Howe post office opened in 1909.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Howe.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Howe. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for LaGrange County: www.lagrangecounty.org/
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Indiana's counties, including LaGrange, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Howe - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Howe). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Howe or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |