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Harrison, Montana
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Location in Madison County and the state of Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,918 ft (1,499 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 105 |
| • Density | 600.00/sq mi (232.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59735
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-34525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0784573 |
Harrison is a small community in Madison County, Montana, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a recognized area for counting people, even though it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 105 people lived in Harrison. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 137 people lived there.
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History of Harrison
Harrison started out as a place called "Ferguson." It was a stop for stagecoaches traveling to Virginia City.
In 1889, the Northern Pacific Railroad built a train line through the area. Later, the community was renamed Harrison. It was named after an early settler in the area, Henry C. Harrison.
Geography and Location
Harrison is located in the northeastern part of Madison County. You can find it at these coordinates: 45°42′9″N 111°47′7″W / 45.70250°N 111.78528°W.
U.S. Route 287 goes right through the town. If you drive northeast on this road, you'll reach Three Forks in about 20 miles. If you go south, you'll get to Ennis in about 26 miles.
A place called Willow Creek Reservoir is located about 4 miles east of Harrison.
The community covers an area of about 0.18 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Harrison is situated between two smaller streams, North Willow Creek and South Willow Creek. These streams join together to form Willow Creek, which then flows into the Jefferson River.
Population Information
Harrison is a small community. Here's how its population has changed over the years:
- 2000: 162 people
- 2010: 137 people
- 2020: 105 people
Most people living in Harrison are White. A small number of residents are Native American or Asian. Some people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 64 households in Harrison. Many of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Harrison was about 38 years old in 2000. In 2020, the median age was about 44.7 years.
Education in Harrison
Harrison has its own public school system. Students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade attend school here.
For the 2021-2022 school year, there were 95 students enrolled in the district. The district has a total of 3 schools.
The high school in the area is called Harrison High School. Their sports teams are known as the Wildcats.
The school also operates its own radio station, which is called KHWC-LP.
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