Howell, NJ

Howell is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,912,[1][2] reflecting an increase of 1,872 (+38.5%) from the 6,711 counted in the 2000 Census.[3]

Howell was founded by John Howell and his son-in-law William Ketcham on November 2, 1792. The town was named for General James Howell (1731–1807), a Revolutionary War hero who had been Governor of Connecticut. The first post office opened on February 3, 1793.[4] Howell became an incorporated borough on March 12, 1894.[5]

The borough is located at (40.626921,-74.005924).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 4.853 square miles (12.055 km2), including 4.853 square miles (12.055 km2) of land and 0.031 square mile (0.084 km2) of water (0.09%).[7]

The borough borders Neptune Township to the north and east; Wall Township to the south; and Middletown Township to the west.[8][9][10][11][12][13]