Howes is an unincorporated community in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is on Missouri Route 19 approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Salem.[2]
Howes | |
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  Howes | |
| Coordinates: 37°42′34″N 91°30′53″W / 37.70944°N 91.51472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
History
The community was named after the local Howe family.[3] A variant name was Gano.[1] An early postmaster named Gano gave his last name to the post office, in order to avoid repetition with nearby Howes Mill.[3] A post office called Gano was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1923.[4]