New Harrison, Ohio Explained

New Harrison is an unincorporated community in Darke County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

New Harrison was laid out in 1837.[1] A post office called New Harrison was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1859.[2] The growth and prosperity of New Harrison was soon hampered by its proximity to Gettysburg.[3]

References

40.1122°N -84.5175°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: The History of Darke County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc. 1880. W. H. Beers & Company. 294.
  2. Web site: Darke County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 December 2015.
  3. Book: Wilson, Frazer Ells. History of Darke County, Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, Vol. 1. 1914. Hobart Publishing Company. Milford, Ohio. 614.

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