Harrisonville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrisonville
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 Harrisonville
Location in Kentucky
Harrisonville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 493823 |
Harrisonville is a small, quiet place in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is governed by the larger Shelby County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Harrisonville is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They are still part of a county. People living here get services like police and fire protection from the county government.
Harrisonville's Location
Harrisonville is located in the beautiful state of Kentucky. It sits within Shelby County, which is known for its rolling hills and horse farms. The community is found at specific geographic coordinates: 38 degrees, 5 minutes, 18 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 4 minutes, 2 seconds West longitude.
Past and Present Services
Like many small communities, Harrisonville once had its own post office. However, this post office is now closed. Residents in Harrisonville today use postal services from nearby towns.
