Howard County, Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 32� 18' 36" N, 101� 26' 24" W (32.31, -101.44)

Population: 34,860 (2020)
35,012 (2010) 33,627 (2000) 32,343 (1990)
Total area: 904 square miles (2,340 km2)
901 square miles (2,330 km2) land
3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) water

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Howard County History

HOWARD COUNTY
Created in 1876
Organized in 1882
Named for Volney E. Howard, a U.S. Congressman from Texas.
County seat - Big Spring

Howard County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.

County Seat - Big Spring
Book Hotel Here - Big Spring Hotels

Howard County, Texas Vintage Maps

TX Howard & Mitchell County 1907 Postal Map

From 1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Howard & Mitchell County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Howard County 1920s map

From 1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Howard County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

TX Howard County 1940s Map

From 1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Howard County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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