Harris City, Indiana facts for kids
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Harris City
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 Harris City, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Harris City, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Sand Creek |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code |
47240
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| FIPS code | 18-31594 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435781 |
Harris City is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana.
History
Harris City was named for B. B. Harris, who owned a large blue limestone quarry which was in the 19th century the center of the town's industry.
Harris City contained a post office between 1874 and 1898; the post office was called Harris in its final years.
Geography
Harris City is located at 39°16′53″N 85°31′38″W / 39.28139°N 85.52722°W.
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