Howard county is located in Central Indiana and was formed in 1844. Originally named Richardville, the name was changed in honor of Tilghman Howard in 1846. County population in 2020 was 83,658. Kokomo is the county seat.
Howard County
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Howard county
Historical Overview
Howard County Information
Townships
Center, Clay, Ervin, Harrison, Honey Creek, Howard, Jackson, Liberty, Monroe, Taylor, Union
Towns
Greentown, Kokomo, Russiaville, Alto, Cassville, Center, Hemlock, New London, Oakford, Phlox, and West Middleton
Surrounding Counties
Miami, Grant, Tipton, Clinton, Carroll, Cass
Howard County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Cynthia L. Stover
Contact Information
clstovr@aol.com
Howard County Research
Greentown Historical Society
103 East Main Street
P. O. Box 313
Greentown, IN 46936
Email: greentownhistory@comcast.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064390104144
Website: http://www.greentownhistory.org/
Howard County Genealogical Society
220 North Union
P. O. Box 176
Kokomo, IN 46903-0176
Howard County Historical Society and Museum
1200 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-4386
Phone: 765-452-4314
Email: info@howardcountymuseum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCHistory/
Website: https://www.howardcountymuseum.org/index.php
Russiaville Historical Society Inc.
483 East Main Street
P. O. Box 221
Russiaville, IN 46979
Email: russiavillehistory@gmail.com
103 East Main Street
P. O. Box 313
Greentown, IN 46936
Email: greentownhistory@comcast.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064390104144
Website: http://www.greentownhistory.org/
Howard County Genealogical Society
220 North Union
P. O. Box 176
Kokomo, IN 46903-0176
Howard County Historical Society and Museum
1200 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-4386
Phone: 765-452-4314
Email: info@howardcountymuseum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCHistory/
Website: https://www.howardcountymuseum.org/index.php
Russiaville Historical Society Inc.
483 East Main Street
P. O. Box 221
Russiaville, IN 46979
Email: russiavillehistory@gmail.com
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
220 North Union Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-4614
Phone: 765-457-3242
Email: info@khcpl.org
Website: https://www.khcpl.org/
220 North Union Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-4614
Phone: 765-457-3242
Email: info@khcpl.org
Website: https://www.khcpl.org/
Howard County Historical Society and Museum
1200 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-4386
Phone: 765-452-4314
Email: info@howardcountymuseum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCHistory/
Website: https://www.howardcountymuseum.org/index.php
Greentown Historical Society
103 East Main Street
P. O. Box 313
Greentown, IN 46936
Email: greentownhistory@comcast.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064390104144
Website: http://www.greentownhistory.org/
1200 West Sycamore Street
Kokomo, IN 46901-4386
Phone: 765-452-4314
Email: info@howardcountymuseum.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCHistory/
Website: https://www.howardcountymuseum.org/index.php
Greentown Historical Society
103 East Main Street
P. O. Box 313
Greentown, IN 46936
Email: greentownhistory@comcast.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064390104144
Website: http://www.greentownhistory.org/
Howard County Health Department
120 East Mulberry Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Phone: 765-456-2403
Email: webmaster@howardcountyin.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/counties/howard//government-services/health-department
120 East Mulberry Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Phone: 765-456-2403
Email: webmaster@howardcountyin.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/counties/howard//government-services/health-department
Howard County Courthouse
104 North Buckeye Street
P. O. Box 9004
Kokomo, IN 46904
Phone: 765-456-2204
Website: https://www.in.gov/counties/howard/
104 North Buckeye Street
P. O. Box 9004
Kokomo, IN 46904
Phone: 765-456-2204
Website: https://www.in.gov/counties/howard/
Howard County Families
James William Beckley
James William Beckley birth: Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana to Wilfred Beckley and Arvie Mull...
Arthur Emanuel Rarey
Arthur Emanuel Rarey birth: 9 Jul 1886, in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana to Emanuel Rarey and Alice...
Phillip M. Pickering
Phillip M. Pickering birth: 13 Jan 1842 in Green Co. Tennessee to Jonathan Pickering and Jane...
Albert Miller
Albert Miller birth: 14 Feb 1871 in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana to Elwood Miller and Judy...
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