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Howard Township was incorporated in 1810 and named in honor of the English Quaker John Howard. A pacifist, he devoted his life during the Revolutionary War era to caring for soldiers in hospitals and prisoners of war and their families. The Township was formed by cutting Centre Township, located on both sides of Bald Eagle Ridge, into two parts at the crest: Howard to the North and Walker to the south. Centre Township then ceased to exist. Howard Borough is the main town in Howard Township, Mount Eagle is the only other community, both located along Bald Eagle Valley's historically important transportation corridor.

Information and text courtesy of The Centre County Historical Society
www.centrecountyhistory.org/