Harristown, Indiana Explained

Harristown, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Washington County
Pushpin Label:Harristown
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Harristown in Washington County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:873
Coordinates:38.5978°N -86.0242°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47167
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:435806
Unit Pref:imperial

Harristown is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Harristown was laid out in 1850 by Thomas M. Harris, and named for him.[1]

A post office was established at Harristown in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[2]

Geography

Harristown is located at 38.5978°N -86.0242°W.

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present . Higginson Book Company . 1884 . 792.
  2. Web site: Washington County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 8, 2016.