Harrisburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Harrisburg, Indiana
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 Harrisburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Harrisburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47434
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| FIPS code | 18-31576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449668 |
Harrisburg is a small place in Fayette County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Harrison Township.
History of Harrisburg
Harrisburg has a simple but interesting past. A post office was set up there in 1828. Back then, people spelled the name Harrisburgh. Having a post office was a big deal for a community. It meant people could send and receive letters and packages. This helped them stay connected with others. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1902. After that, people in Harrisburg likely got their mail from a nearby town.
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