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Harrison, Michigan
City of Harrison
Looking south along 1st and Main Street
Looking south along 1st and Main Street
Motto(s): 
"20 Lakes in 20 Minutes"
Location within Clare County
Location within Clare County
Harrison, Michigan is located in Michigan
Harrison, Michigan
Harrison, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Harrison, Michigan is located in the United States
Harrison, Michigan
Harrison, Michigan
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Michigan
County Clare
Settled 1877
Platted 1879
Incorporated 1885 (village)
1891 (city)
Government
 • Type Mayor–council
Area
 • Total 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2)
 • Land 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2)
 • Water 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
Elevation
1,165 ft (355 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,150
 • Density 578.73/sq mi (223.44/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48625
Area code(s) 989
FIPS code 26-36800
GNIS feature ID 0627850
Harrison Informational Designation
Harrison historic marker (Michigan).jpg
Location 678 N. Lake Street
Harrison, Michigan
Designated December 21, 1978

Harrison is a small city in Clare County, Michigan, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, of Clare County. In 2020, about 2,150 people lived there.

The area was first settled around 1877. It was named after William Henry Harrison, who was a former U.S. President. Harrison is close to two important roads, US 127 and M-61. US 127 goes around the city, but another road, Bus. US 127, goes right through the middle. You can also find Wilson State Park and Budd Lake right inside the city!

Discovering Harrison's Past

Harrison became the new main town for Clare County in 1877. Before that, Farwell was the county seat. The old courthouse in Farwell burned down.

The Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad helped plan the village in 1879. They set aside land for a new county government building. The Harrison post office opened in 1880. It was named after former president William Henry Harrison. Harrison officially became a village in 1885. Later, it became a city in 1891.

Exploring Harrison's Geography

Harrison is about 4.03 square miles (10.43 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, about 3.71 square miles (9.62 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers).

The city's motto is "20 Lakes in 20 Minutes." This is because there are many lakes nearby! Budd Lake is mostly within the city limits. Its northern shore reaches into Hayes Township. Little Long Lake is also partly in the city. It also extends into Hayes Township.

Important Roads in Harrison

  • US 127 is a major highway. It runs north and south just east of the city.

  • Bus. US 127 is a special route of US 127. It goes right through the center of Harrison.
  • M-61 is a state highway. It enters the city from the west. Then, it joins up with Bus. US 127.

People of Harrison: Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 129
1890 752 482.9%
1900 647 −14.0%
1910 543 −16.1%
1920 399 −26.5%
1930 458 14.8%
1940 727 58.7%
1950 884 21.6%
1960 1,072 21.3%
1970 1,460 36.2%
1980 1,700 16.4%
1990 1,835 7.9%
2000 2,108 14.9%
2010 2,114 0.3%
2020 2,150 1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 2,114 people living in Harrison. There were 913 households, which are groups of people living together. About 524 of these were families. The city had about 568 people per square mile.

Most people in Harrison were White (93.7%). There were also African American (1.7%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (0.5%) residents. Some people were from two or more races (3.1%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in the city was 42.1 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).

Learning and Education in Harrison

The city of Harrison is served by Harrison Community Schools. These schools are located in the city center. They serve a large area in the northern part of Clare County.

Mid Michigan Community College also has a campus nearby. It is located just southeast of Harrison in Hatton Township.

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