Harristown, Indiana
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.
A post office was established at Harristown in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.
Geography
Harristown is located at 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W / 38.59778°N 86.02417°W.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harristown, Indiana
- ^ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 792.
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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