New Harrison, Ohio facts for kids

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New Harrison is an unincorporated community in Darke County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

New Harrison was laid out in 1837. A post office called New Harrison was established in 1852, and remained in operation until 1859. The growth and prosperity of New Harrison was soon hampered by its proximity to Gettysburg.

Municipalities and communities of Darke County, Ohio, United States
City
Villages
Townships
  • Adams
  • Allen
  • Brown
  • Butler
  • Franklin
  • Greenville
  • Harrison
  • Jackson
  • Liberty
  • Mississinawa
  • Monroe
  • Neave
  • Patterson
  • Richland
  • Twin
  • Van Buren
  • Wabash
  • Washington
  • Wayne
  • York
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 40°06′44″N 84°31′03″W / 40.11222°N 84.5175°W / 40.11222; -84.5175


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