Howell Prairie

Howell Prairie is an area west of Silverton, Oregon, United States, between the Little Pudding River and the Pudding River. It was named for John Howell, a pioneer of 1843.^[1] Howell Prairie post office was established in 1876 and closed in 1881.^[1] In 1887 a post office named Howell was established at 44.99139°N 122.87806°W / 44.99139; -122.87806; it closed in 1902.^[1] The Oregonian Railway Company also had a station named Howell Prairie, which was changed to Switzerland in 1892.^[1]

Settlements and locales on Howell Prairie include Geer, Durbin, Pratum, Central Howell, and North Howell.

See also

• Waldo Hills