Harrisburg, Gallia County, Ohio

Harrisburg is an unincorporated community in Gallia County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Harrisburg was platted in 1837.[2] A variant name was Harris.[3] A post office called Harris was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1905.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrisburg, Gallia County, Ohio
  2. History of Gallia County: Containing a Condensed History of the County; Biographical Sketches; General Statistics; Miscellaneous Matters &c. St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 1882. p. 25.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrisburg, Gallia County, Ohio
  4. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 July 2016.


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