Harrison, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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Harrison is an unincorporated community in southeastern Fayette Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Harrison, Indiana | |
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Vigo County's location in Indiana | |
  Harrison location in Vigo County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′43″N 87°25′20″W | |
| 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 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452218 |
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.[3][4]
Geography
Harrison is located at 39°31′43″N 87°25′20″W at an elevation of 456 feet.