Howes is an unincorporated community in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

[1] The community is on Missouri Route 19 approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Salem.

[1] An early postmaster named Gano gave his last name to the post office, in order to avoid repetition with nearby Howes Mill.

[3] A post office called Gano was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1923.

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