Howard County, Indiana
Howard County is located in north-central Indiana. Kokomo, the county seat, is known as the “City of Firsts” for its automotive innovations and manufacturing heritage.
Summer brings the Haynes Apperson Festival, celebrating Kokomo’s car-making history. The Kokomo Opalescent Glass Works is the oldest glass factory in the United States and is still operating today.
You’ll find a mix of blue-collar pride and high-tech industry here. Chrysler and Delphi have major operations in the county, making Howard County a place where history, manufacturing, and local life blend naturally.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Howard County |
| County Seat | Kokomo |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Kokomo, Greentown, Russiaville, Hemlock, West Middleton, Alto, Cassville |
| Interstates and Highways | US-31, US-35, IN-22, IN-19, IN-26, IN-931 |
| FIPS Code | 18-067 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 293 square miles (Land: 293 sq mi, Water: 0.3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Miami County (North), Grant County (East), Tipton County (South), Clinton County (Southwest), Carroll County (West), Cass County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.4855° N, 86.1336° W |
| Etymology | Named after Tilghman Howard, a U.S. Representative from Indiana |
| Major Landmarks | Kokomo Automotive Heritage Museum, Elwood Haynes Museum, Seiberling Mansion, Highland Park |
| Population | 82,000 (estimated) |
