Harrison, Indiana facts for kids
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Harrison, Indiana
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Vigo County's location in Indiana
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 Harrison, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Fayette |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47885
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452218 |
Harrison is an unincorporated community in southeastern Fayette Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
History
Harrison was platted August 4, 1837, by Ann Potts, on the west side of the river from Fort Harrison, a military outpost in the region built in 1811 by General William Henry Harrison.
Geography
Harrison is located at 39°31′43″N 87°25′20″W / 39.52861°N 87.42222°W at an elevation of 456 feet.
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