Harristown, Indiana
| Harristown | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Harristown Location of Harristown in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W / 38.59778°N 86.02417°WCoordinates: 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W / 38.59778°N 86.02417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington County |
| Township | Washington Township |
| Elevation[1] | 873 ft (266 m) |
| ZIP code | 47167 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435806 |
Harristown is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Harristown was laid out in 1850 by Thomas M. Harris, and named for him.[3]
A post office was established at Harristown in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[4]
Geography
Harristown is located at 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W / 38.59778°N 86.02417°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "Harristown, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. p. 792.
- ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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