Harristown is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Harristown, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 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°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47167 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435806[1] |
History edit
Harristown was laid out in 1850 by Thomas M. Harris, and named for him.[2]
A post office was established at Harristown in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[3]
Geography edit
Harristown is located at 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W / 38.59778°N 86.02417°W.
References edit
- ^ a b c 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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