Harristown, Indiana

Harristown is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Harristown, Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Harristown
Location of Harristown in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipWashington
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47167
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID435806

History

Harristown was laid out in 1850 by Thomas M. Harris, and named for him.[3]

A post office was established at Harristown in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[4]

Geography

Harristown is located at 38°35′52″N 86°01′27″W.

References


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