Howard County, County in Iowa, United States.
Howard County extends across 1,228 square kilometers of land in the northeastern region of Iowa with agricultural fields and small communities.
The county was established in 1851 and named after Representative Tilghman Ashurst Howard, who served in the United States Congress from Indiana.
The county maintains traditional farming practices through generations of families who contribute to Iowa's agricultural production and rural development.
The county seat of Cresco connects to other regions through U.S. Highway 63 and Iowa Highways 9 and 139.
Howard County shares its northern border with Minnesota, incorporating the communities of Chester, Elma, Lime Springs, Protivin, and Riceville.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Cresco
Shares border with: Fillmore County, Chickasaw County, Winneshiek County, Mitchell County, Floyd County, Mower County
Website: http://howard-county.com
GPS coordinates: 43.35750,-92.31556
Latest update: March 12, 2025 05:45
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