Indiana Gazetteer
Fort Harrison (historical) is a historical feature (military) in Vigo County. The primary coordinates for Fort Harrison (historical) places it within the IN 47804 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Fort Harrison (historical) |
| Category: | Indiana physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Historical |
| Class: | Military |
| History: | In 1811 General William Henry Harrison built Fort Harrison on the Wabash River three miles north of where the city of Terre Haute was later built (US-T125/Indiana/p.261). |
| County: | Vigo County |
| Latitude: | 39.5083333 |
| Longitude: | -87.4111111 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Fort Harrison (historical): Fort Harrison (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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Terre Haute, IN
(2.7 miles S) North Terre Haute, IN (3.1 miles ENE) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN (3.1 miles W) Dresser, IN (3.1 miles SSW) West Terre Haute, IN (3.6 miles SW) |
Tecumseh, IN
(3.9 miles N) Toad Hop, IN (4.3 miles SW) New Goshen, IN (5.8 miles NNW) Shepardsville, IN (6.4 miles N) Burnett, IN (6.6 miles ENE) |
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Barnhart Town, IN
(1.4 miles WSW) Duane Yards, IN (1.4 miles SE) Parkview, IN (1.4 miles ENE) Spelterville, IN (1.4 miles NNE) Twelve Points, IN (1.4 miles SSE) |
Harrison, IN
(1.4 miles NNW) Dewey, IN (1.9 miles E) Marion Heights, IN (1.9 miles WSW) Preston, IN (1.9 miles E) Terre Town, IN (1.9 miles ENE) |
