Harrison, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrison, Georgia
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Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 198.59/sq mi (76.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31035
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| Area code(s) | 478 |
| FIPS code | 13-36920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331920 |
Harrison is a small town located in Washington County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 339 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Harrison
Harrison became an official town in 1886. The Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's law-making group, made it official. The town was named after Green B. Harrison. He was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography of Harrison
Harrison is located in Georgia at specific coordinates: 32.825655 degrees North and 82.724504 degrees West. You can find it on a map using these numbers.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau collects information about places. They say Harrison covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means about 2.26% of the town's area is water.
Population Changes in Harrison
The number of people living in Harrison has changed over many years. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years. This helps us see how towns grow or shrink.
Population Over the Years
The table below shows how many people have lived in Harrison since 1890. You can see the population has gone up and down over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 575 | — | |
| 1900 | 322 | −44.0% | |
| 1910 | 383 | 18.9% | |
| 1920 | 345 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 274 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 298 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 261 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 209 | −19.9% | |
| 1970 | 329 | 57.4% | |
| 1980 | 456 | 38.6% | |
| 1990 | 414 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 509 | 22.9% | |
| 2010 | 489 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 339 | −30.7% | |
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Famous People from Harrison
- Herbert Arlene (1914-1989) was born in Harrison. He became a Pennsylvania State Senator. This means he was elected to help make laws for the state of Pennsylvania from 1967 to 1980.
See also
In Spanish: Harrison (Georgia) para niños
