Howard County, Administrative county in central Missouri, United States.
Howard County spans 472 square miles along the Missouri River, featuring agricultural lands, small towns, and the county seat of Fayette.
The county was established in 1816 and named after Benjamin Howard, with settlers from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia forming its initial population.
The region belongs to the Little Dixie area, with German immigrants arriving after 1848 adding to the cultural diversity of the county.
Multiple school districts serve the county, including Fayette R-III and Glasgow, while U.S. Route 40 provides main transportation connections.
The county maintains extensive genealogical records and historical documentation, spanning from early settlement through contemporary times at the Missouri Historical Society.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1816
Capital city: Fayette
Shares border with: Randolph County, Cooper County, Boone County, Chariton County, Saline County
GPS coordinates: 39.14000,-92.70000
Latest update: April 8, 2025 13:35
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