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Howison, Mississippi
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 Howison, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Howison, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39574
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| Area code(s) | 228 |
Howison is an unincorporated community located in Harrison County, Mississippi. Howison is approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) north of Saucier and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of McHenry and part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area.
Howison is located on the Kansas City Southern Railway. The Native Lumber Company was incorporated in Howison in 1899 and operated a sawmill there.
A post office operated under the name Howison from 1897 to 1953.
Howison was also once home to an express mail office.
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