Harrodsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Harrodsburg, Indiana
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Harrodsburg Church of Christ
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Location of Harrodsburg in Monroe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Clear Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.35 sq mi (11.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 656 |
| • Density | 152.06/sq mi (58.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47403
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-32170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435809 |
Harrodsburg is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Clear Creek Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population was 691 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Harrodsburg is located at 39°00′48″N 86°32′42″W / 39.01333°N 86.54500°W.
History
Harrodsburg was platted in 1836.
Harrodsburg Community Center
The Harrodsburg Community Building, built in 1992, is a central site for community events and public meetings. It also serves as a polling place for the Clear Creek 3 precinct. Funds to maintain the center are raised in part from the annual Heritage Days Festival.
Attractions and community events
Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival is a free-admission event held annually in May.
From 1981 to 2013, the Harrodsburg Haunted House was a popular attraction in Monroe County, running weekends throughout October. Clear Creek Township Trustee Thelma Kelley Jeffries attributed the closing to increasing "government and state permits and laws" required for operation.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 656 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Harrodsburg para niños
