Howes Mill, Missouri

Howes Mill is an unincorporated community in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Howes Mill was established in 1859, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community was named after Tom Howe, the proprietor of a local mill.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Howes Mill, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  3. "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 27 September 2016.

Coordinates: 37°37′04″N 91°17′30″W / 37.61778°N 91.29167°W / 37.61778; -91.29167

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