Information About

Point Howard

Point Howard

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Haines
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 52 ft (15.85 m)
About

on W shore of Lynn Canal, 7 mi. N of Point Couverden and 23 mi. W of Juneau, St. Elias Mts.

History of Point Howard

Named in 1890 by Lieutenant Commander H. B. Mansfield, U.S. Navy (USN), for Ensign William Lauriston Howard, U.S. Navy (USN), a member of his party.