Howard County, County in north central Indiana, United States
Howard County spans 293 square miles of land with Kokomo serving as the county seat and primary administrative center.
The county, established in 1844 as Richardville County, received its current name in 1846 to honor statesman Tilghman Ashurst Howard.
Multiple educational institutions operate within the county borders, including Indiana University Kokomo, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Ivy Tech Community College.
The county connects to neighboring regions through major highways US 31 and US 35, while the Kokomo Municipal Airport provides air transportation services.
The county encompasses eleven distinct townships: Center, Clay, Ervin, Harrison, Honey Creek, Howard, Jackson, Liberty, Monroe, Taylor, and Union.
Location: Indiana
Inception: January 15, 1844
Capital city: Kokomo
Shares border with: Miami County, Grant County, Tipton County, Clinton County, Carroll County, Cass County
Website: http://co.howard.in.us
GPS coordinates: 40.48000,-86.12000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:01
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