Cities & Towns in Harrison County, IN
Harrison County, county in Indiana, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,682 inhabitants. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808. Its county seat is Corydon.
There are 2 city/town in Harrison County, IN. The largest city of Harrison County is Lanesville with a population of 566. Other cities include and Laconia population 56
Lanesville
Lanesville, City in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Laconia
Laconia, Town
Harrison County is located in southern Indiana along the Ohio River. The county seat is Corydon, which served as Indiana's first state capital from 1816 to 1825. Here are some key details about the cities and towns in Harrison County:
Corydon
- Corydon is the largest city in Harrison County with a population of around 3,000.
- Historic attractions include the Old State Capitol Building, which housed Indiana's first state government, and the Constitution Elm, where delegates drafted Indiana's first state constitution in 1816.
- Retail establishments and restaurants line the historic downtown area along Main Street.
- With a population of around 800, Lanesville is a small farming community near the Harrison-Crawford State Forest.
- The town hosts the annual Lanesville Heritage Weekend in September with crafts, food, and demonstrations of pioneer life skills.
Elizabeth
- Located along the Ohio River, Elizabeth is home to about 500 residents.
- The town hosts the popular Elizabeth Frolics festival each April with carnival rides, games, and food stands.
New Amsterdam
- This tiny Ohio River town has a population of under 100 residents.
- The historic New Amsterdam Ferry provides passage across the river connecting Indiana to Kentucky.
New Middletown
- Another small town of around 100 residents, New Middletown grew around a shipping port on the Ohio River.
- The New Middletown Flatboaters' Reunion celebrates the town's flatboat shipping heritage.
So in summary, Harrison County is a historic southern Indiana county dotted with small towns, yet still influenced by its early 19th century role as Indiana's first state capital in Corydon. The cities and towns each celebrate their unique culture and heritage through local festivals and attractions.
All Harrison County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harrison County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Laconia | 56 |
| Lanesville | 566 |