Harrisonville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrisonville, Indiana
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Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
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 Harrisonville, Indiana
Location in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Tippecanoe |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47920
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
Harrisonville was once a small town in Indiana, but it doesn't exist anymore! It's what we call a ghost town. It was located in Tippecanoe Township, which is part of Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Today, the area where Harrisonville used to be is now part of the town of Battle Ground.
A Look Back: Harrisonville's History
Harrisonville was started in 1834 by a person named John Burget. It was a new settlement at that time.
A post office was opened in Harrisonville in 1835. This was important for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office didn't last long. It was closed in the very same year, 1835. This shows that Harrisonville was a very short-lived community.
Where Was Harrisonville Located?
Harrisonville was located in Indiana. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 40°30′50″N 86°49′33″W / 40.51389°N 86.82583°W. These numbers tell you its precise location on a map.
