Howell

Howell is a settlement in Livingston County that extends across roughly 4.95 square miles (12.8 square kilometers) of land and water and forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton urban region in Michigan. The administration maintains departments for public works, safety, parks, recreation, and community development.

The settlement was founded in 1835 under the name Livingston Center and received a post office in January 1836 with Flavius J. B. Crane as its first postmaster. Over the following decades, the place developed into the administrative seat of the county.

The Carnegie District Library serves as a meeting point for reading and learning, while the farmers market brings together residents and growers from the surrounding area. On market days, local farms present their produce along the vendor stalls.

The downtown area offers sidewalks and parking spaces for visitors who wish to explore shops and public buildings on foot. Parks and recreation areas are distributed throughout the town and are usually freely accessible.

The local economy relies on manufacturing, healthcare, social work, dining, and accommodation businesses, which together account for the majority of jobs. These sectors shape working life and daily routines in the community.

Location: Livingston County

Elevation above the sea: 285 m

Website: http://cityofhowell.org

GPS coordinates: 42.60722,-83.92944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:09