Harrison County, Indiana
Harrison County | |
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Coordinates: 38°12′N 86°07′W / 38.2°N 86.12°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
Founded | December 1, 1808 |
Named for | William Henry Harrison |
Seat | Corydon |
Largest city | Corydon |
Area | |
• Total | 486.52 sq mi (1,260.1 km2) |
• Land | 484.52 sq mi (1,254.9 km2) |
• Water | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km2) 0.41% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 39,654 |
• Estimate (2023) | 40,006 |
• Density | 82/sq mi (31/km2) |
UTC−4 (EDT) | |
Congressional district | 9th |
Indiana county #31 Fourth oldest county in state FIPS Code 061[1] |
Harrison County is located in the far southern part of the
Harrison County is part of the Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The county has a diverse economy with no sector employing more than 13% of the local workforce. Caesars Southern Indiana is the largest employer, followed by Tyson Foods and the Harrison County Hospital. Tourism plays a significant role in the economy and is centered on the county's many historic sites. County government is divided among several bodies including the boards of the county's three school districts, three elected commissioners who exercise legislative and executive powers, an elected county council that controls the county budget, a circuit and superior court, and township trustees in the county's 12 townships. The county has 10 incorporated towns with a total population of over 5,000, as well as many small unincorporated towns. One Interstate highway and one U. S. Route run through the county, as do eight Indiana State Roads and two railroad lines.[4][5]
Migratory groups of Native Americans inhabited the area for thousands of years. The first European settlements in what would become Harrison County were created by American settlers in the years after the American Revolutionary War. The population grew rapidly during first decade of the 19th century. Corydon was platted in 1808 and became the capital of the Indiana Territory in 1813. Many of the state's early important historic events occurred in the county, including the writing of Indiana's first constitution. Corydon was the state capital until 1825, but in the years afterward remained an important hub for southern Indiana. In 1859 there was a major meteorite strike.[6] In 1863 the Battle of Corydon was fought, the only battle of the American Civil War to occur in Indiana.[7]
History
Humans first entered what would become Indiana near the end of the
The area became part of the United States following its conquest during the American Revolutionary War. Veterans of the revolution received land grants in the eastern part of the county as part of Clark's Grant. Daniel Boone and his brother Squire Boone were early explorers of the county, entering from Kentucky in the 1780s. Harvey Heth, Spier Spencer, and Edward Smith were among the first to settle in the county beginning in the 1790s. Smith built the first home in the area of Corydon.[10]
Harrison County was originally part of
Squire Boone settled in what is now Boone Township in 1806. He died in 1815 and is buried in a cave near his home,
The first road was built in Harrison County in 1809 connecting Corydon with Mauckport on the Ohio River. A tow-and-ferry line was operated there by the Mauck family bringing settlers into the county from Kentucky. This road and ferry greatly expanded the county's economic viability and ease of access to the outside world, leading to a rapid settlement of the area. The county's population more than doubled in the following decade.[17]
Dennis Pennington, who lived near Lanesville, became one of the county's early leading citizens and speaker of the territory's legislature.[18] Corydon began competing with other southern Indiana settlements to become the new capital of the territory after its reorganization in 1809. Hostilities broke out in 1811 with the Native American tribes on the frontier, and the territorial capital was moved to Corydon on May 1, 1813, after Pennington suggested that it would be safer than Vincennes.[19] For the next twelve years, Corydon was the political center of the territory and subsequent state. A state constitution was drafted in Corydon during June 1816 and after statehood (December 1816) the town served as the state capital until 1825.[13]
The first division of the county occurred in 1814 when the northern portion of the county was separated to become Washington County. In 1818 the western part of the county was partitioned off to become Crawford County.[20] In 1819 Floyd County was created out of the eastern part of the county.[21] Since that time, Harrison County's eastern border has had minor adjustments through land transactions with Floyd County; the last change occurred in 1968.
The northern part of the county is known as the barrens, named by the early settlers for its scarce timber. At first, settlers preferred the southern areas where wood was available.[22] The barrens were swept by annual wildfires that prevented the growth of trees. The largest barren ran from the northern edge of Corydon northward to Palmyra, and from the Floyd Knobs in the east, westward to the Blue River. The Central Barren covered most of the upper middle part of the county. As settlement expanded and farming grew in the early 19th century, settlers found the barrens to be fertile farmland, and they were quickly settled. As settlement increased, the wildfires were stopped and by the start of the 20th century the uninhabited parts of the barrens had become forested and have remained so until modern times.[23] A large meteorite fell near Buena Vista on March 28, 1859. The impact site and a part of the meteorite have been preserved.[6]
The first Harrison County fair was held in Corydon in 1860; it has been an annual event since then and is the state's longest continuously running fair.[24] The county fairground was built in Corydon on Edward Smith's former homesite. The original grandstand burned in 1960 and the county purchased a new grandstand from the minor league baseball team at Parkway Field in Louisville, Kentucky.[25]
The only Civil War battle fought in Indiana occurred in Harrison County on July 9, 1863, between the
The railroad reached Harrison County in 1869. A line was completed across the northern half of county in 1874 running from Floyd County connecting Crandall and then continuing west into Crawford County.[27] A southward extension connecting Corydon to Crandall was completed in 1882. A train wreck killed three in 1902.[28] The southern extension connecting Corydon was purchased by the Corydon Scenic Railroad Company in 1989. It operated as a tourist attraction until its 2003 closing, which ended passenger service in the county.[29]
The first county courthouse was a small log building. When Corydon became the territory capital in 1813, county and territorial officials shared the building. By 1816 a stone building had been constructed, and it served as both Harrison County Courthouse and the state capital building until the capital was moved in 1825. As more space was needed, other buildings were constructed to supplement the courthouse. In the 1920s, the latest of these office buildings was razed to make way for a new courthouse; the old building was acquired by the State of Indiana and preserved as the
The Matthew E. Welsh Bridge was completed in 1966 in Mauckport, to connect Harrison County with neighboring Meade County in Kentucky. This is the only bridge over the Ohio River between Tell City and New Albany.[33] In 1969 Samuel Hays donated the 311-acre (1.26 km2) Hayswood Nature Reserve to the county. It was developed in 1973 by the Harrison County Park Board by adding public facilities to the western part of the preserve. It is the second largest nature reserve in the county.[34]
Geography
Harrison County is located in the far southern part of Indiana, about halfway between the state's east and west borders. The Ohio River defines the county's southern border; across the river lies the state of Kentucky and the city of Louisville. The Blue River defines most of the county's western border; a straight north–south section of the border exists near the line's midpoint.[36]
The county terrain was heavily forested in its lower half when settlers arrived. At present, a portion is still wooded, with the remainer devoted to agriculture or urban development.[36] The terrain slopes to the south and west, with its highest point (972 feet/296 meters ASL) on Lagle Ridge, 2 miles (3.2 km) NE of Depauw.[37]
The western part of the county is drained by the Blue River, flowing southward. The central part is drained by the southwest-flowing Indian Creek, and the lower part of the county is drained by the three forks of Indian Creek.[36] There are only large two bodies of water (other than rivers) within the county's borders, and both are man-made: Lake Coleman is part of Buffalo Trace Park near Palmyra, and the middle fork of Buck Creek has been dammed in Posey Township.[36] There are also smaller bodies, such as the pool at the discharge of Harrison Spring, an abandoned stretch of the Ohio River near the discharge point of Indian Creek, known as "Overflow Pond", and a small pond one mile (1.6 km) ESE of Lanesville.[36]
According to the
Harrison Spring is located west of Corydon; it is 60 feet (18 m) in diameter and is over 40 feet (12 m) deep, making it the largest and deepest spring in Indiana. It rises from a solid rock in a level spot of land, and its flow was sufficient to power flour mills in the past. Is the largest spring by volume in Indiana producing over 3 million gallons (11 million liters) of water daily. The name recognizes William Henry Harrison, who owned this area.[39]
Harrison County is hilly in parts. The Knobstone Escarpment begins in the southeastern part of the county, rises sharply at the Ohio River, and runs along the eastern edge of the county. The "knobs" are the most significant series of hills in Indiana, with the highest knobs near the Ohio River towering 610 feet (190 m) over the surrounding valley.[40] This is the greatest local relief difference in the state.[41]
Although the county was largely forested prior to settlement, an island prairie existed in the county's southern half. This was the most isolated and furthest south occurrence of prairie habitat in Indiana. [42] A remnant section of this prairie, adjoining by a larger section of restored prairie, comprises the easternmost section of O'Bannon Woods State Park. A 0.8 mile guided trail through the prairie is open to the public. [43]
The western part of the county is preserved as the
Adjacent counties
- Washington County - north
- Floyd County - east
- Hardin County, Kentucky - southeast
- Jefferson County, Kentucky - east
- Meade County, Kentucky - southwest
- Crawford County - west
Towns and incorporated communities
- Corydon (county seat)
- Crandall
- Elizabeth
- Laconia
- Lanesville
- Mauckport
- Milltown
- New Amsterdam
- New Middletown
- Palmyra
Unincorporated communities
- Bradford
- Breckenridge
- Bridgeport
- Buena Vista
- Byrneville
- Central
- Central Barren
- Corydon Junction
- Davidson
- Depauw
- Dixie
- Dogwood
- Evans Landing
- Fairdale
- Fishtown
- Frenchtown
- Glidas
- Hancock Chapel
- Macedonia
- Moberly
- Mott
- New Boston
- New Salisbury (Census-designated place)
- Ramsey
- Rosewood
- Sugar Grove
- Titus
- Tobacco Landing
- Valley City
- White Cloud
Townships
Incorporated communities by population
Town | Township | Population | Founded |
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Corydon | Harrison | 2,715 | 1808 |
Crandall | Jackson | 131 | 1872 |
Elizabeth | Posey | 137 | 1812 |
Laconia | Boone | 29 | 1837 |
Lanesville | Franklin | 614 | 1817 |
Mauckport | Heth | 83 | 1827 |
Milltown | Blue River | 932* | 1827 |
New Amsterdam | Washington | 27 | 1815 |
New Middletown | Webster | 77 | 1860 |
Palmyra | Morgan | 930 | 1810 |
Climate and weather
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Harrison County is in the humid subtropical climate region of the United States along with most of Southern Indiana. Its Köppen climate classification is Dfa,[45] meaning that it is cold, has no dry season, and has a hot summer. However, it is close to the southern edge of this region.[46] In recent years, average temperatures in Corydon have ranged from a low of 21 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −31 °F (−35 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in July 1983. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.13 inches (80 mm) in October to 5.06 inches (129 mm) in May.[44]
Government
The county government is a constitutional body and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana and by the Indiana Code. Executive and legislative power is vested in the Board of Commissioners, and fiscal power is vested in the County Council.[47]
The seven member county council controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts and three are elected at-large. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local income, property, excise and service taxes. County income and property taxes are subject to state level approval.[47][48]
The Board of Commissioners consists of three commissioners who are elected county-wide in four–year staggered terms. One commissioner serves as president of the board. The commissioners manage the budget set forth by the council, collect revenue, enact and repeal ordinances, and manage the county government.[47][48]
Harrison County has a Circuit Court and a Superior Court. The Superior Court handles adult criminal cases, small claims cases, traffic tickets, and infractions. The Circuit Court handles the rest of the cases in the county, including most of the divorce cases, juvenile matters, CHINS cases, civil proceedings, probate, estates, adoptions and civil commitments. Judges in each court serve a six-year term. The Judge of the Circuit Court appoints a referee to handle family law cases.[48]
The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor and circuit court clerk. Each serves a four–year term. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.[48]
Each township has a
Most of Harrison County lies in State House District 70. Blue River Township is part of State House District 73.[50] The entire county is part of State Senate District 47.[51] The county is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 14,565 | 71.98% | 5,343 | 26.40% | 328 | 1.62% |
2016 | 12,943 | 69.74% | 4,783 | 25.77% | 832 | 4.48% |
2012 | 10,640 | 60.21% | 6,607 | 37.39% | 424 | 2.40% |
2008 | 10,551 | 58.06% | 7,288 | 40.10% | 335 | 1.84% |
2004 | 11,015 | 63.63% | 6,171 | 35.65% | 124 | 0.72% |
2000 | 8,711 | 58.48% | 5,870 | 39.41% | 315 | 2.11% |
1996 | 6,073 | 43.74% | 5,900 | 42.49% | 1,912 | 13.77% |
1992 | 5,403 | 39.52% | 5,768 | 42.19% | 2,500 | 18.29% |
1988 | 6,702 | 57.47% | 4,933 | 42.30% | 26 | 0.22% |
1984 | 7,255 | 60.61% | 4,634 | 38.72% | 80 | 0.67% |
1980 | 6,287 | 54.23% | 4,865 | 41.96% | 442 | 3.81% |
1976 | 4,911 | 45.90% | 5,685 | 53.14% | 103 | 0.96% |
1972 | 5,910 | 59.77% | 3,927 | 39.71% | 51 | 0.52% |
1968 | 4,410 | 45.32% | 3,725 | 38.28% | 1,596 | 16.40% |
1964 | 3,671 | 37.81% | 5,949 | 61.28% | 88 | 0.91% |
1960 | 5,374 | 53.80% | 4,566 | 45.71% | 49 | 0.49% |
1956 | 5,299 | 54.92% | 4,266 | 44.22% | 83 | 0.86% |
1952 | 5,069 | 53.62% | 4,213 | 44.56% | 172 | 1.82% |
1948 | 4,104 | 46.90% | 4,465 | 51.02% | 182 | 2.08% |
1944 | 4,397 | 50.05% | 4,285 | 48.77% | 104 | 1.18% |
1940 | 4,650 | 49.26% | 4,725 | 50.06% | 64 | 0.68% |
1936 | 3,885 | 43.23% | 5,025 | 55.92% | 76 | 0.85% |
1932 | 3,553 | 40.36% | 5,128 | 58.25% | 123 | 1.40% |
1928 | 4,440 | 54.43% | 3,664 | 44.91% | 54 | 0.66% |
1924 | 3,896 | 48.31% | 4,005 | 49.67% | 163 | 2.02% |
1920 | 4,271 | 51.45% | 3,898 | 46.96% | 132 | 1.59% |
1916 | 2,086 | 44.97% | 2,373 | 51.15% | 180 | 3.88% |
1912 | 900 | 20.23% | 2,106 | 47.34% | 1,443 | 32.43% |
1908 | 2,419 | 46.17% | 2,646 | 50.51% | 174 | 3.32% |
1904 | 2,544 | 48.09% | 2,530 | 47.83% | 216 | 4.08% |
1900 | 2,482 | 45.92% | 2,824 | 52.25% | 99 | 1.83% |
1896 | 2,486 | 46.48% | 2,813 | 52.59% | 50 | 0.93% |
1892 | 2,114 | 43.75% | 2,464 | 50.99% | 254 | 5.26% |
1888 | 2,133 | 44.76% | 2,529 | 53.07% | 103 | 2.16% |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1810 | 3,595 | — | |
1820 | 7,875 | 119.1% | |
1830 | 10,273 | 30.5% | |
1840 | 12,459 | 21.3% | |
1850 | 15,286 | 22.7% | |
1860 | 18,521 | 21.2% | |
1870 | 19,913 | 7.5% | |
1880 | 21,326 | 7.1% | |
1890 | 20,786 | −2.5% | |
1900 | 21,702 | 4.4% | |
1910 | 20,232 | −6.8% | |
1920 | 18,656 | −7.8% | |
1930 | 17,254 | −7.5% | |
1940 | 17,106 | −0.9% | |
1950 | 17,858 | 4.4% | |
1960 | 19,207 | 7.6% | |
1970 | 20,423 | 6.3% | |
1980 | 27,276 | 33.6% | |
1990 | 29,890 | 9.6% | |
2000 | 34,325 | 14.8% | |
2010 | 39,364 | 14.7% | |
2020 | 39,654 | 0.7% | |
2023 (est.) | 40,006 | [53] | 0.9% |
US Decennial Census[54] 1790-1960[55] 1900-1990[56] 1990-2000[57] 2010[1] 2020[58] |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (NH)
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36,702 | 92.5% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
185 | 0.47% |
Native American (NH)
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92 | 0.2% |
Asian (NH)
|
189 | 0.48% |
Pacific Islander (NH)
|
17 | 0.04% |
Other/Mixed (NH)
|
1,541 | 3.9% |
Latino
|
928 | 2.3% |
2010 Census
As of the
Of the 15,192 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.4% were non-families, and 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 40.2 years.[60]
The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $59,316. Males had a median income of $40,884 versus $31,808 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,539. About 7.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the
Economy
Harrison County has a diverse economy. Manufacturing industry is centered in the Corydon Industrial Park where automobile-related manufacturing is most prevalent.[63] There is large–scale farming throughout the rural areas of the county; corn and soybeans are the county's largest crops.[63] A service and shopping district is centered in Corydon. There are several medical facilities in the county including the Harrison County Hospital, two nursing facilities operated by Kindred Healthcare, and a number of private practices.[63]
The county has a developed tourism industry. The main attractions are the historic sites of Corydon, the county's golf courses, the Horseshoe Riverboat Casino and Hotel, and the area's two famous caves: Squire Boone Caverns near Mauckport and Wyandotte Caves in adjoining Crawford County. The casino is the county's single largest source of tax revenue and produced $23.5 million in tax revenue during 2007.[64]
Multiple utility companies serve the county. Electricity is provided by the
As of July 2009, the county's largest employer was the Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino with 1,600 employees. Other large employers:
Transportation
Transit
Highways
- Interstate 64 runs east–west through Harrison County, connecting Corydon and Lanesville.[67]
- Buffalo Trace.[68]
- State Road 135 runs north–south through the county.[69]
- State Road 62 runs east–west through the county, crossing State Road 135 at Corydon.[70]
- State Road 64 runs east–west across northern Harrison County. It crosses State Road 135 in New Salisbury.[71]
- State Road 111 connects Elizabeth with New Albany in neighboring Floyd County; the Horseshoe Riverboat Casino is located on the route.[72]
- State Road 337 runs northwest–southeast across the county, passing through Corydon.[73]
- State Road 211 runs for about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Elizabeth in the southeast part of county, connecting State Roads 11 and 111.[74]
- Harrison-Crawford State Forest with State Road 62 in the southwest part of the county, running for about 3 miles (4.8 km).[75]
Railroads
- Lucas Oil Rail Line m– a 7-mile (11 km) shortline railroad from Corydon northward through the industrial park where Lucas Oil's bottling facilities are located, to its intersection with east–west Norfolk Southern Railwayline near New Salisbury.
- Norfolk Southern line - crosses northern Harrison County, through Crandall, Ramsey, and Depauw. It has a small depot in Ramsey.[5][63]
Airport
There is one airport in Harrison County, a general-aviation (gravel east–west strip) port one mile (1.6 km) NNW of Elizabeth: Robinson Airpark.[76]
Education
The county has 22 schools; 15 are public schools in 3 school districts, and 7 are private.
The county has several private schools supported by local churches. St. John's, a
The 2017 Lanesville Eagles’ baseball program captured the school's first state title in any sport and the first state crown in Harrison County history by way of a 5–1 win over Rossville in the Class 1A final at Victory Field in Indianapolis.[82]
The county is served by the Harrison County Public Library system.[83] All county residents have free access.[84]
Notable people
James Best – born in 1926 in Kentucky; at the age of three he went to an orphanage, then was adopted and was raised in Corydon. After his Army service he became a movie and television actor. Best known as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on The Dukes of Hazzard.[85]
Arville Funk - born in Harrison County in 1929 and attended school in Corydon. He taught high school history for 10 years starting in 1955. Practiced law in Corydon. He was active with Indiana historical and genealogical societies, and wrote about Indiana history. He is buried in Corydon.[86]
Frank O'Bannon – born in 1930 in Corydon. After an Air Force stint he was state senator, lieutenant governor, and then governor (1997–2003). Buried in Corydon.[87]
See also
Notes
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Further reading
- Crayden, Helen Ballard (1959). Centennial Fair Program. Harrison County Historical Society.
- Dick, Otis Amanda (2000). Corydon:Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-6050-2.
- Funk, Arville (1969). A Sketchbook of Indiana History (Revised 1983 ed.). Rochester, Indiana: Christian Book Press.
- Goodrich, De Witt Clinton; Richard, Charles Tuttle (1875). An Illustrated History of the State of Indiana. Indiana: R. S. Peale and Company.
- Gugin, Linda C.; St. Clair, James E, eds. (2006). The Governors of Indiana. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana Historical Society Press. ISBN 0-87195-196-7.
- Logan, W. N. (1922). Handbook of Indiana Geology. Indiana Department of Conservation.
- Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's birthplace: a history of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company Printers.
External links
- Official Harrison County Website
- Harrison County Tourism Website
- Registered Harrison County Historic Sites
- Indiana Department of Education, Harrison County Schools
- Watchful Eye of Harrison County
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