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Howard, Ohio is located in Ohio
Howard, Ohio
Howard, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Howard, Ohio is located in the United States
Howard, Ohio
Howard, Ohio
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Ohio
County Knox
Townships Howard
Area
 • Total 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
910 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 246
 • Density 1,098.21/sq mi (424.38/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43028
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-36512
GNIS feature ID 2628904

Howard is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Howard Township, Knox County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 246. The United States Postal Service has assigned Howard the ZIP Code 43028. The community lies along U.S. Route 36.

History

Originally called "Kinderhook", the community adopted the name "Howard" when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Howard has been in operation since 1872.

East Knox High School is located in Howard, as are the East Knox Local School District board offices. The Kokosing Gap Trail runs through Howard, Ohio.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 246
U.S. Decennial Census

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