Harrison, Lincoln County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Harrison, Wisconsin
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Harrison is mostly forest, with patches of farmland
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Location of Harrison, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.1 sq mi (186.8 km2) |
| • Land | 68.8 sq mi (178.2 km2) |
| • Water | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 833 |
| • Density | 12/sq mi (4.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-32875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583356 |
| PLSS township | T34N R8E and T35N R8E |
Harrison is a small town located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 833 people lived there. This was a small increase from 793 people in 2000.
The town of Harrison includes a few smaller communities. These are Bundy, Harrison, and Jeffris.
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Exploring Harrison's Geography
Harrison is in the northeast corner of Lincoln County. It shares its northern and eastern borders with Oneida County. A part of its eastern border is also next to Langlade County.
The town covers a total area of about 186.8 square kilometers (72.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 178.2 square kilometers (68.8 square miles), is land. The rest, 8.6 square kilometers (3.3 square miles), is water.
The Wisconsin River flows along the northern edge of Harrison. The Prairie River, which flows into the Wisconsin River, crosses the southeast part of the town. Harrison also has many small lakes, especially in the area known as the Harrison Hills. These hills are in the southern part of the town.
A Look at Harrison's History
The land that became Harrison was first mapped out in the 1850s. Surveyors, who are people who measure land, worked for the U.S. government. They walked through the forests and waded through streams to measure the land.
In 1854, after surveying the southern part, a surveyor wrote about the area. They described it as mostly rough and uneven. The soil was not very good. There were many small, clear lakes with gravelly shores. The main trees were hemlock and birch, with some small white pine trees.
Ten years later, in 1865, another team surveyed the northern part of the town. They noted that there were no large rivers, but the Wisconsin River entered the area. They said the trees were not of great quality, including hemlock, birch, and tamarack. The soil was not the best, and there were no settlements or people living there at that time.
Who Lives in Harrison?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 793 people living in Harrison. These people lived in 314 households, and 243 of these were families.
Most of the people in Harrison were White (about 99%). A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The people living in Harrison were of different ages:
- About 25% were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Harrison was 41 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Harrison was $42,500. For families, the average income was $50,625. A small number of families (about 4.6%) and individuals (about 7.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children under 18 and some people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Harrison (condado de Lincoln, Wisconsin) para niños
