Harrison, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrison, Michigan
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| City of Harrison | |
Looking south along 1st and Main Street
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| Motto(s):
"20 Lakes in 20 Minutes"
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Location within Clare County
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 Harrison, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Harrison, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-36800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0627850 |
| Harrison Informational Designation | |
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| 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!
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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
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| 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% | |
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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.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Harrison
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Signage along Bus. US 127 / M-61
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Harrison City Hall
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Harrison Fire Department
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Harrison District Library
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William Henry Wilson House
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See also
In Spanish: Harrison (Míchigan) para niños
