Howe Valley, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Howevalley, Kentucky
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 Howe Valley, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Howe Valley, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hardin |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 494687 |
Howevalley is a small, unincorporated community located in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. You can find Howevalley about 12.3 miles (which is about 20 kilometers) west of a larger city called Elizabethtown, right along Kentucky Route 86.
A Look Back at Howevalley's History
How Howevalley Got Its Name
Howevalley is named after an early settler named John Howe. He was an important person in the area's history. John Howe was a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. For his service in the war, he was given land in this beautiful valley. The community and the valley itself were named in his honor. Sometimes, in old records, you might see it spelled as Howe's Valley or Howevalley.
Early Days and the Post Office
For many years, Howevalley was a busy little place. It even had its own post office! This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It was open for a long time, from 1852 until 1908. Having a post office was a big deal back then. It showed that the community was growing and connected to the outside world.
