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Howell, New Jersey

Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Howell was established in 1801. One of the largest townships in Monmouth County. Mix of suburban development and preserved farmland.
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Founded 1801 | Population 54,000 | Peak 54,000 (2024) | County Monmouth County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Howell, New Jersey

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1801 Township: Monmouth County community.
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1851 Economic Development: Howell grew through the lumber industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Howell continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Howell continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Howell

Mar 23, 2026
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
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Apr 25, 2016
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Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
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Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

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1851 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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One of the largest townships in Monmouth County.
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Mix of suburban development and preserved farmland.
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Named for Richard Howell, a NJ governor.
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Howell was founded in 1801.
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Howell has a population of approximately 54,000.

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