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Harlan, Indiana
Harlan High School, built in 1908 and closed in 1965.
Harlan High School, built in 1908 and closed in 1965.
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Location of Harlan in Allen County, Indiana.
Location of Harlan in Allen County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Allen
Township Springfield
Area
 • Total 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2)
 • Land 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,577
 • Density 508.05/sq mi (196.14/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46743
Area code(s) 260
FIPS code 18-31432
GNIS feature ID 2629852

Harlan is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Springfield Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, Harlan had a population of 1,634.

History

Harlan was laid out in 1853 by Lewis Reichelderfer and Julia Ann (Ranck) Reichelderfer, who were husband and wife. It originally consisted of two communities, Harlan and Maysville. The border between the two towns was Georgetown Road (Indiana State Road 37), with Harlan being on the north side of the road.

The post office at Harlan has been in operation since 1851. Maysville faded from existence soon afterwards.

Geography

Harlan is located on State Road 37, approximately 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Fort Wayne and 7 miles (11 km) west of the Ohio state line.

Education

Harlan is within East Allen County Schools (EACS) and is zoned to Woodlan Elementary School and Woodlan Junior/Senior High School.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,577
U.S. Decennial Census

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