Harrison, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrison
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Location of Harrison within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Near North |
| City Council Wards | 5 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.522 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,245 |
| • Density | 6,216/sq mi (2,400.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55405
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,140 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,536 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,156 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,211 | −22.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,245 | 1.1% | |
Harrison is a neighborhood in the Near North area of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is located just west of downtown Minneapolis. The neighborhood's borders are Olson Memorial Highway to the north, Lyndale Avenue to the east, Bassetts Creek to the south, and Theodore Wirth Park to the west.
Harrison is part of Ward 5 in the city. A "ward" is like a district, and each ward has a representative on the city council. The current council member for Ward 5 is Jeremiah Ellison.
Exploring Harrison's Past
The Harrison neighborhood started to grow and become a distinct community in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of the first people to live here were Finnish Americans.
Harrison's "Finn Town" Era
From about 1900 to 1960, a large part of the Harrison neighborhood was commonly known as 'Finn Town'. This name came from the many Finnish families who lived there. Over time, Harrison changed. By the 1960s, it became a very diverse neighborhood with people from many different backgrounds and cultures.
Prince's Childhood Home
Did you know that the famous American musician Prince lived in the Harrison neighborhood when he was a child? He lived in two different homes here.
- From around 1970 to 1972, Prince lived with his father at 1707 Glenwood Avenue.
- Later, from about 1972 to 1974, he lived with his father at 539 Newton Avenue North.
Even after Prince became a world-famous artist, he continued to visit his father at the house on Newton Avenue North. This house was still owned by Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince's full name) when he passed away.
