In 1910 Nephi Nessen purchased 1,000 acres ( 4.0 km ) from the Promontory - Curlew Land Company .
In 1910 Nephi Nessen established the first private and permanent residence in Howell .
In 1910 Nephi Nessen purchased 1,000 acres ( 4.0 km ) from the Promontory - Curlew Land Company , and established the first private and permanent residence in Howell .