Why visit Howe
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include John Badlam Howe Mansion and Samuel P. Williams House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Howe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Howe
Howe is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lima Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Howe had a population of 610.
From the Wikipedia article Howe, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
John Badlam Howe Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Samuel P. Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Star Milling and Electric Company Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Snappers Sports Bar Howe
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
405 3rd Street, Howe
History
Howe was settled in 1834. At that time, it was named "Mongoquinong", a name that the Potawatomi people had given to the prairie in northeastern Indiana. Shortly thereafter it was renamed "Lima" and was, at that time, the county seat. It was later renamed "Howe" after John B. Howe, a local attorney.
The Howe Military School, the town's most famous attraction, was founded in 1884.
From the History section of Howe, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
St. James Memorial Chapel
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Howe
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lagrange (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
LaGrange County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Sturgis 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Kendallville 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Goshen 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Elkhart 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Coldwater 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Auburn 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Portage 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Granger 37 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Mishawaka 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Kalamazoo 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St. James Memorial Chapel at Howe, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Badlam Howe Mansion, Nyttend, Public domain
- HoweIN SamuelPWilliamsHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Star Mill Power Plant, Nyttend, Public domain
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