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U.S. Route 9 heading north from Lanes Mill Road through the Southard section of Howell Township

Notable Neighborhoods of Howell Southard

A historic crossroads on Route 9 in southwest Howell, first known as Bethel.

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The Short Take

Southard At A Glance

Southard is in the southwest part of Howell Township, centered on Route 9. It was settled as Bethel in 1865, and when a post office opened in 1882 the area's name changed to Southard. The Reynolds House and Outbuildings and the Southard Grange are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source: Howell Township, History. Checked October 2026.

Known For Grange And Firehouse

The Southard Grange is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Southard Fire Department was incorporated on March 13, 1933.

Sources: Howell Township, History; Southard Fire Department history. Checked October 2026.

Home Prices

What Homes Have Sold For

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Local Favorites

Where To Eat Nearby

Each checked on its own website in October 2026. Businesses change: check hours before you go.

Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Taunton School (41 Taunton Dr) and Aldrich School (615 Aldrich Rd) are elementary schools in this part of Howell. Howell Township Public Schools (PreK to 8) assigns schools by address through its MySchool Locator. For grades 9 to 12, Howell students attend Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School in the Freehold Regional High School District, depending on home address.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Howell Township Public Schools directory; Wikipedia, Howell Township. Checked October 2026.

Southard Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

Where is Southard in Howell?

In the southwest part of Howell Township, along Route 9. Source: Howell Township, History.

What was Southard called before?

Bethel. The name changed to Southard when a post office opened in 1882. Source: Howell Township, History.

Is the Southard Grange historic?

Yes. The Southard Grange is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are the Reynolds House and Outbuildings. Source: Howell Township, History.

When was the Southard Fire Department founded?

It was incorporated on March 13, 1933. Source: Southard Fire Department.

Can you swim at Echo Lake Park?

No. The lake is for fishing and kayaking only, with no swimming or motorized boats. Source: Howell Township.

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