Map of Howard city, Kansas

Howard is a city in and the county seat of Elk County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 570.

Howard city overview:
Name:	Howard city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Elk County
Founded:	1870
Incorporated:	1877
Elevation:	1,037 ft (316 m)
Total Area:	0.69 sq mi (1.80 km²)
Land Area:	0.69 sq mi (1.80 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	570
Population Density:	830/sq mi (320/km²)
ZIP code:	67349
Area code:	620
FIPS code:	2033250
Website:	cityofhoward.org

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History

Howard was founded in 1870, and it was incorporated as a city in 1877. Howard was named after Oliver O. Howard, a Union Army general during the Civil War and founder of Howard University. The first post office in Howard was established in February, 1870. As of 1901, Howard was a sundown town where African Americans were not allowed to live.

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Geography

Howard is located at 37°28′7″N 96°15′47″W / 37.46861°N 96.26306°W / 37.46861; -96.26306 (37.468517, -96.263014). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.81 km), all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Howard has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.