Howe, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Howe, Nebraska
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 Howe, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68305
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| GNIS feature ID | 830173 |
Howe is a small, unincorporated community in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. This means it's a settlement that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Howe is part of the area covered by Zip code 68305. This ZIP code is mainly for Auburn, Nebraska, which is where the closest post office is located.
A Look Back: Howe's History
Howe got its own post office in 1882. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1962.
The community was named after a person called Major Church Howe. He was an American diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other countries. They work to build good relationships between nations.
Howe was also an important stop on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It served as a station where trains would stop. It was also a shipping point, meaning goods could be loaded onto trains there to be sent to other places.
