Howard, Indiana facts for kids
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Howard, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Howard, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47859
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432532 |
Howard, also known by its older names like Burton or Westport, is a small place in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Liberty Township.
A Look Back in Time
Howard got its name from an important person named Tilghman Howard. He was a U.S. Representative for Indiana. This means he was a person who helped make laws for the country.
Where is Howard?
Howard is located in Parke County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°54′54″N 87°22′26″W / 39.91500°N 87.37389°W. The community sits at an elevation of 554 feet above sea level. This is about 169 meters high.
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