History · Harrison

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The story so far

from Wikipedia & the U.S. Census

Harrison Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Harrison Township was established in 1843, and most likely named in honor of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 226 to 220 (-3%). Half of its homes were built before 2002.

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Harrison yet — the old photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Before
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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in Harrison is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Harrison has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Leo Ellis Post #22, American Legion Building in Princeton, 6 miles away.