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Harrisburg, Indiana

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Harrisburg, Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFayette
TownshipHarrison
Elevation
1,007 ft (307 m)
ZIP code
47434
FIPS code18-31576[1]
GNIS feature ID449668[2]

Harrisburg is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Fayette County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Harrisburg (then spelled Harrisburgh) in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3][4]

Geography

Harrisburg is located at 39°41′12″N 85°10′48″W / 39.68667°N 85.18000°W / 39.68667; -85.18000.

References

  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "Harrisburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ^ History of Fayette County, Indiana: Containing a History of the Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc. Warner, Beers and Company. 1885. p. 97.
  4. ^ "Fayette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.