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Harrison (village), Wisconsin

Coordinates: 44°13′36″N 88°20′00″W / 44.22667°N 88.33333°W / 44.22667; -88.33333
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Harrison, Wisconsin
Village
Village hall
Village hall
Location of Harrison in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Location of Harrison in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°13′36″N 88°20′00″W / 44.22667°N 88.33333°W / 44.22667; -88.33333
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountiesCalumet, Outagamie
Area
 • Total
31.94 sq mi (82.73 km2)
 • Land31.87 sq mi (82.55 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 • Total
12,418
 • Density390/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-32790
GNIS feature ID2746307[3]
WebsiteVillage of Harrison

Harrison is a village in Calumet and Outagamie Counties,[4] Wisconsin, United States.[3] It is a part of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was created on March 8, 2013, from unincorporated areas of the Town of Harrison[5] and a portion of the Town of Buchanan: the right of way along County Trunk Highway KK in Outagamie County.[6] The village is located in what was the northwestern part of the town of Harrison and borders Appleton and Menasha. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 12,418, all of which lived in Calumet County.[7]

History

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Originally chartered in 1853 as the Town of Lima, Harrison transitioned to become the Town of Harrison in 1858.[citation needed]

The first town meeting took place on the "Pratt farm" south of Sherwood, marking the beginning of Harrison's development.[citation needed]

In 2013, the residents of the town voted to incorporate Harrison into the Village of Harrison, a move certified by Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette on March 8, 2013.[citation needed] Following the incorporation, the Village of Harrison and the Town of Harrison entered into a boundary agreement, reunifying the community under one entity. The incorporation of Harrison into a village marked a significant shift, with some residents[who?] resenting the transition from a predominantly rural community to a more suburban one.[citation needed]

Economy

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Agriculture remains a significant part of Harrison's economy, with dairy farming, crop production, and livestock raising being primary sources of income for many residents.[citation needed] These farms largely remain in the eastern and southern parts of the community. The village also benefits from its proximity to larger urban centers, providing employment opportunities in various industries.[citation needed]

North Shore Golf Club is a private golf club in Harrison. It is situated along the north shore of Lake Winnebago and was constructed in 1930 largely with the assistance of horses. This 18-hole course was designed by Leonard Macomber.[citation needed]

The Harrison Athletic Association (HAA) provides recreational opportunities through organized sports leagues and events.[citation needed]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202012,418
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

Harrison has grown significantly in the past decade.[when?] It is changing from a rural community to suburban.[citation needed] The majority of the development in Harrison is occurring in the northwestern part of the village with largely residential developments along with several new apartment complexes.[citation needed] This portion of Harrison benefits from its large area of agricultural land and proximity to the greater Fox Valley.[citation needed]

Population % Change
1920 1,937
1930 1,871 -3.41%
1940 2,177 16.35%
1950 2,818 29.44%
1960 2,873 1.95%
1980 3,541 23.25%
1990 3,195 -9.77%
2000 5,756 80.16%
2010 10,839 88.31%
2020 12,439 14.76%

The 2020 U.S. Census estimates the population of Harrison at around 13,179.[9]

Notes

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Harrison, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Village of Harrison". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ Outagamie County, Wisconsin-Municipalities
  5. ^ "Town of Harrison". Archived from the original on April 29, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "Town of Buchanan E-Newsletters, Spring/Summer 2013, Town of Harrison Incorporation Election, pg. 3" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
  7. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Harrison, Calumet County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Harrison village, Wisconsin". www.census.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
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