1634History
== History ==
The Green Bay area was first explored by Europeans in 1634, when Jean Nicolet, a French voyager, arrived in the area.
1812Military
It was named for Brigadier General Benjamin Howard, an officer in the War of 1812.
1835Military
The Town of Howard was established in 1835 and slowly developed along Duck Creek as a center for mail delivery, farming, quarrying and lumbering.
1848Military
By 1848, there were three major railroads that converged in Howard, the Chicago & North Western (C&NW), the SOO Line (SOO) And the Milwaukee Road (MILW).
1856Military
By 1856, a school was operating and the Town of Howard became known for its Duck Creek stone quarries; of which there were four.
1959Military
By 1959, the population had grown and the Town of Howard became incorporated as the Village of Howard.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,546 people, 5,236 households, and 3,691 families living in the village.
2002History
The last of the quarries were shut down in 2002.
2010History
=== Climate ===
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 17,399 people, 6,941 households, and 4,763 families living in the village.
2015Infrastructure
Highway 41 south of Interstate 43 was reclassified as an Interstate Highway in April 2015.
2023Economy
The village contracted for emergency medical services (EMS) with a private emergency medical services company, Eagle III until December 31, 2023.