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New Harrison is a small place in Darke County, Ohio. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look at New Harrison's Past

New Harrison was first planned out in 1837. Imagine people deciding where roads and buildings would go!

Early Days and the Post Office

A place to send and get mail, called a post office, opened in New Harrison in 1852. This was a big deal back then! It helped people connect with others far away. But the post office closed just a few years later, in 1859.

Why New Harrison Didn't Grow Big

New Harrison was very close to another place called Gettysburg. Because Gettysburg was nearby, many people went there for shops and services. This made it harder for New Harrison to grow into a bigger town.

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