Harrisburg, Stark County, Ohio Explained

Harrisburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Stark County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Harrisburg was laid out in 1827, and named after Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.^[1] A variant name was Barryville. A post office called Barryville was established in 1830, and remained in operation until 1906.^[2]

References

40.8792°N -81.2383°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 57.
2. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 June 2016.