75-652: Mauckport is a town in Heth Township , Harrison County, Indiana , United States, along the Ohio River . The population was 81 at the 2010 census. In the earliest times Daniel Boone and his brothers, most notably Squire Boone , were regularly in the area of Mauckport. Squire Boone settled in the area in 1806. Squire Boone's remains are just north of Mauckport in the Squire Boone Caverns . The Mauckport area's earliest permanent settlers came from
150-497: A Lutheran school near Lanesville, has 77 pupils. St. Joseph's, a Catholic school in Corydon, has 87 pupils. County high school students, including those in public, private, and home schools, may attend the vocational school C. A. Prosser school of Technology in neighboring Floyd County as part of their high school curriculum. The 2017 Lanesville Eagles’ baseball program captured the school's first state title in any sport and
225-484: A trustee who administers rural fire protection and ambulance service, provides poor relief and manages cemetery care, among other duties. The trustee is assisted in these duties by a three-member township board. The trustees and board members are elected to four-year terms. Most of Harrison County lies in State House District 70. Blue River Township is part of State House District 73. The entire county
300-434: 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. 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
375-720: A part of the meteorite have been preserved. 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. 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 . The only Civil War battle fought in Indiana occurred in Harrison County on July 9, 1863, between
450-466: A portion is still wooded, with the remainer devoted to agriculture or urban development. 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 . 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
525-482: A six-year term. The Judge of the Circuit Court appoints a referee to handle family law cases. 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. Each township has
600-521: Is Dfa, 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. 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)
675-471: 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. This is the greatest local relief difference in the state. Although
750-471: 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. The county terrain was heavily forested in its lower half when settlers arrived. At present,
825-529: Is located in the far southern part of the U.S. state of Indiana along the Ohio River . The county was officially established in 1808. Its population was 39,654 as of the 2020 United States Census . Its county seat is Corydon , the former capital of Indiana. 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
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#1732782401509900-466: 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. Harrison County
975-923: Is one airport in Harrison County, a general-aviation (gravel east–west strip) port one mile (1.6 km) NNW of Elizabeth : Robinson Airpark. The county has 22 schools; 15 are public schools in 3 school districts, and 7 are private. South Harrison Community Schools is the largest district with 3,141 pupils in 2010. The district covers the southern half of the county and includes Corydon Central High School , Corydon Central Junior High School , South Central Junior & Senior High School , Corydon Intermediate, Corydon Elementary, Heth-Washington Elementary , and New Middletown Elementary. North Harrison Community School Corporation had 2,324 pupils in 2010 enrolled in North Harrison High School , North Harrison Middle School , North Harrison Elementary, and Morgan Elementary. Lanesville Community School Corporation
1050-526: Is owned by Mrs. Myrtle Fisher. It was built in 1850 by James H. Miller and is located on Back Street. The town still celebrates "Mauckport Days" every spring with a parade, and weekend of activities, bazaar style booths, and competitions. It is attended by most of the townships residents and many from neighboring Washington and Posey Townships. Mauckport is located at 38°1′25″N 86°12′7″W / 38.02361°N 86.20194°W / 38.02361; -86.20194 (38.023486, -86.202038). According to
1125-405: Is part of State Senate District 47. The county is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district . As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 39,364 people, 15,192 households, and 11,031 families in the county. The population density was 81.2 inhabitants per square mile (31.4/km ). There were 16,534 housing units at an average density of 34.1 per square mile (13.2/km ). The racial makeup of
1200-491: Is provided by the Indiana Utilities Corporation in Corydon and several small distributors provide rural service. Land-line telephone service is provided exclusively by Verizon . Cable television is provided by Insight Communications in some parts of the county. Water is pumped from a number of corporations, the largest being South Harrison Water Corporation and Ramsey Water Inc. As of July 2009,
1275-582: Is the largest state forest in Indiana and surrounds the O'Bannon Woods State Park , as well as the Wyandotte Caves located in eastern Crawford County. 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 . In 1969 Samuel Hays donated
1350-456: Is the site of the Matthew E. Welsh Bridge , built in 1966, the only bridge crossing the Ohio River between New Albany, Indiana and Tell City, Indiana . Formerly a toll bridge, it is of through truss design and provides a link between Harrison County, Indiana and Meade County, Kentucky . Frederick Mauck is buried in an unmarked grave near the same bridge. The oldest house in Mauckport now
1425-749: Is the smallest district serving only Franklin Township. It consists of Lanesville Junior Senior High School and Lanesville Elementary. In 2010, teachers in the North Harrison district averaged $ 50,800 in annual salary; South Harrison teachers averaged $ 48,500; Lanesville teachers averaged $ 51,500. North Harrison had a 2010 graduation rate of 81.5%; South Harrison 84.6%; Lanesville 91.5%. Lanesville and North Harrison students performed above average on 2010 statewide ISTEP+ tests, while South Harrison students performed below average. The county has several private schools supported by local churches. St. John's,
1500-540: The Harrison County Legion and a Confederate group under Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan , during Morgan's Raid . Morgan crossed the Ohio River into Harrison County in the early hours of daylight, resisted by artillery fire from the Indiana shore and an armed river boat. Confederate artillery returned fire from the opposite shore, and the Legion retreated towards Corydon. The citizens of Mauckport fled
1575-411: 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 . According to the 2010 United States Census , the county has a total area of 486.52 square miles (1,260.1 km ), of which 484.52 square miles (1,254.9 km ) (or 99.59%) is land and 2.00 square miles (5.2 km ) (or 0.41%) is water. Harrison Spring
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#17327824015091650-597: The Shenandoah Valley and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania . The town was named after the Maucks, a German immigrant family who first settled in that area. The town itself is built upon land granted to John Peter Mauck in an 1811 land grant. It was his son, Fredrick, who filed the original plat for the town on May 7, 1827; the town was called Mauck's Port. The original town had three streets running north to south and four streets running east to west. The original town
1725-451: The first state capitol building . The new courthouse was completed in 1928 at a cost of about $ 250,000. The building was designed by Fowler and Karges of Evansville and was constructed by J. Fred Beggs and Company of Scottsburg . The Harrison-Crawford State Forest was started in 1932 when the State of Indiana purchased land in western Harrison County. The 26,000-acre (110 km ) park
1800-532: 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 . Harrison County was originally part of Knox County and Clark County but was separated in 1808. It was the first Indiana county formed by the Indiana territorial legislature instead of the Governor, and the fourth to be formed in
1875-480: The 2010 census, Mauckport has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km), of which 0.19 square miles (0.49 km) (or 95%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) (or 5%) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 81 people, 36 households, and 15 families residing in the town. The population density was 426.3 inhabitants per square mile (164.6/km). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 231.6 per square mile (89.4/km). The racial makeup of
1950-403: The 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.35 square miles (89.0 km ), of which 33.62 square miles (87.1 km ) (or 97.87%) is land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km ) (or 2.13%) is water. The township includes the incorporated town of Mauckport , as well as the unincorporated town of Central . The township is bordered to the south by the Ohio River and Kentucky . It contains
2025-565: The 311-acre (1.26 km ) 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. Caesars Indiana opened a casino river boat, hotel complex, and golf course in 1998, boosting the county's tourism industry. The casino complex was purchased and became Horseshoe Southern Indiana on July 11, 2008. Harrison County
2100-510: 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. 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. The first division of
2175-420: The age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.0% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.59. In the town, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under
2250-461: The age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 42.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.6 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 36,964, and the median income for a family was $ 36,250. Males had a median income of $ 25,000 versus $ 20,313 for females. The per capita income for
2325-492: 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 . 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
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2400-541: The arrival of American settlers in the last decade of the 18th century. 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
2475-621: The battle, Morgan continued into northern Harrison County where he looted the New Salisbury area with the main body of troops. Crandall and Palmyra were robbed and sacked by detachments. His forces left the county the following day; they were eventually defeated and captured by Union Army forces. 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. A southward extension connecting Corydon to Crandall
2550-545: The board. The commissioners manage the budget set forth by the council, collect revenue, enact and repeal ordinances, and manage the county government. 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
2625-432: 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
2700-475: The citizens of the town filed a petition to change the name of Mauckport to New Market. The petition was granted and it remained New Market until 1850, when it was changed back to Mauckport because of another New Market post office in Indiana. The town was first incorporated in 1853. Mauckport was the site of a small skirmish in July 1863 during " Morgan's Raid " in the American Civil War . Mauckport
2775-534: 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. 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
2850-478: The county is drained by the three forks of Indian Creek. 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 . There are also smaller bodies, such as the pool at the discharge of Harrison Spring , an abandoned stretch of
2925-482: 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. 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
3000-448: 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. In 1819 Floyd County was created out of the eastern part of the county. 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
3075-479: The county was $ 23,539. About 7.8% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. Harrison County has a diverse economy. Manufacturing industry is centered in the Corydon Industrial Park where automobile-related manufacturing is most prevalent. There is large–scale farming throughout the rural areas of
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3150-468: The county was 97.4% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 31.1% were German , 16.5% were American , 12.8% were Irish , and 12.8% were English . 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
3225-405: 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. 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
3300-664: 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. Multiple utility companies serve the county. Electricity is provided by the Harrison Rural Electric Membership Cooperative (REMC) and Duke Energy . Natural gas
3375-702: The county's largest employer was the Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino with 1,600 employees. Other large employers: Tyson Foods employs 550, Harrison County Hospital employs 504, South Harrison Community School Corporation employs 425, Blue River Services employs 405, Wal-Mart employs 400, North Harrison Community School Corporation employs 311, ICON Metal Forming employs 200, Darmic Inc. employs 120, Kindred Healthcare employs 115, Smith Store Fixtures and Lucas Oil Products each employs 80, Norstam Veneers employs 50, and Speed Flex employs 41. An additional 92 businesses employ 5 to 40 workers. 13% of
3450-550: 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. The Board of Commissioners consists of three commissioners who are elected county-wide in four–year staggered terms. One commissioner serves as president of
3525-487: The county; corn and soybeans are the county's largest crops. 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. The county has a developed tourism industry. The main attractions are the historic sites of Corydon,
3600-429: The early days of the state it was considered the best means of entering the region by immigrants. In the earliest days, packetboats hauled timber and farm products from the port to other stops along the river. Very early after the development of the steam ship, the town had a wharf and was a frequent stop for steam ships and river barges, as it being the closest river port to the original state capital of Corydon. In 1847,
3675-426: The east side of Mauckport, Morgan burnt the steam boat Alice Dean. The citizens of Mauckport, having plenty of forewarning, abandoned the town and fled to the west until Morgan's army passed. In 1900, the Ohio River froze solid during the winter, destroying the town's ships. In 1905 the river froze again, this time destroying the town's wharf. This began the decline of the town, whose importance had been declining since
3750-568: The first decade of the 1800s. The county's first church was built by Boone east of present-day Laconia . The church, which has been reconstructed, is known as Old Goshen. Jacob Kintner settled near Corydon in about 1810. He was one of the wealthiest settlers and amassed a 700-acre (2.8 km ) tract of land around Corydon, built a large home, and maintained an inn. Paul and Susannah Mitchem became Quakers and immigrated to Harrison County from North Carolina in 1814, bringing with them 107 slaves whom they freed after arriving. Although some of
3825-519: The first governor of Indiana Territory , a General in War of 1812 , hero of Tippecanoe , and the 9th U.S. President . Harrison was the largest land holder in the county at the time and had a small estate at Harrison Spring . Squire Boone settled in what is now Boone Township in 1806. He died in 1815 and is buried in a cave near his home, Squire Boone Caverns . James, Isaiah, and Daniel (son of Squire) Boone settled in Harrison County's Heth Township during
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#17327824015093900-775: 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. The county is served by the Harrison County Public Library system. All county residents have free access. William Taylor Zenor – born in 1846 near Corydon. Practiced law in Corydon and Leavenworth. Judge, third judicial circuit (1885–1897). Indiana representative in US House of Representatives (1897–1907). Buried in Corydon. James Best – born in 1926 in Kentucky; at
3975-466: The former slaves left, the group became one of the largest communities of free blacks in the state. 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
4050-402: The future state of Indiana (after Knox and Clark; also Dearborn County was formed in 1803 when the eastern territory borderline with Ohio was adjusted to transfer the "Gore" to Indiana Territory). Portions of the county were later separated into parts of Crawford, Floyd, Washington, Jackson, Clark, Lawrence, Perry, Scott and Orange Counties. The county was named for William Henry Harrison ,
4125-536: 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
4200-551: The only bridge over the Ohio River in Harrison County. Mail is delivered from a post office in Mauckport; the township's ZIP codes are 47142 and 47143. The township is part of the South Harrison School District and its children attend Heth-Washington Elementary , which is also attended by Washington Township children. Middle and high-school age children attend Corydon Central High School in Corydon. Harrison County, Indiana Harrison County
4275-452: The outside world, leading to a rapid settlement of the area. The county's population more than doubled in the following decade. Dennis Pennington , who lived near Lanesville , became one of the county's early leading citizens and speaker of the territory's legislature. 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
4350-643: The public. The western part of the county is preserved as the Harrison-Crawford State Forest and the O'Bannon Woods State Park . The county has extensive cave systems including Squire Boone Caverns, the Binkley Cave System ( Indiana Caverns ) and smaller, highly decorated caves such as Jewel Box and Devil's Graveyard caves. Harrison County is in the humid subtropical climate region of the United States along with most of Southern Indiana. Its Köppen climate classification
4425-583: The town carrying their valuables. Morgan landed on the east side of Mauckport with two thousand cavalry and marched north burning homes, farms, and mills. The county militia made a stand to block his advance on the county seat and the resulting conflict is known as the Battle of Corydon . The battle was won by the Confederates and the town of Corydon was then sacked and stores were looted and ransomed. The battle left 4 dead, 12 wounded, and 355 captured. After
4500-482: The town was $ 15,946. There were 20.0% of families and 18.0% of the population living below the poverty line , including 12.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64. Heth Township, Harrison County, Indiana Heth Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana , United States. As of the 2020 census , its population was 1,172 and it contained 542 housing units. The township
4575-400: The town was 100.0% White . There were 36 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.7% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.3% were non-families. 47.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#17327824015094650-410: The town. The population density was 610.8 inhabitants per square mile (235.8/km). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 323.8 per square mile (125.0/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.39% White , 2.41% from other races , and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.41% of the population. There were 40 households, out of which 15.0% had children under
4725-464: 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. A large meteorite fell near Buena Vista on March 28, 1859. The impact site and
4800-405: The war. The first car arrived in Mauckport in 1913, a "Maxwell" car, owned by Daniel Baker Beanblossom. During the Ohio River flood of 1937 , Mauckport was decimated. The largest part of the town was destroyed, leading to the majority of the population abandoning it. The Mauckport High School was discontinued in 1950 and in 1957, its use as an elementary school was also discontinued. The building
4875-484: The workforce is in retail, 12% in government, 12% in manufacturing, 11% in services, 8% in accommodations and food services, 8% in agriculture, 7% in construction, 7% working for local utilities, 6% in finance, insurance, and real estate, and 6% in other trades. The Louisville, Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan statistical area to which Harrison County belongs had an unemployment rate of 10.2% in December 2009. There
4950-534: 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
5025-426: Was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age in the town was 34.2 years. 32.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 83 people, 40 households, and 22 families residing in
5100-406: Was a major meteorite strike. In 1863 the Battle of Corydon was fought, the only battle of the American Civil War to occur in Indiana. Humans first entered what would become Indiana near the end of the last ice age . This region was of particular value to the early humans because of the abundance of flint . There is evidence of flint mining in local caves as early as 2000 BCE; the stone
5175-504: Was completed in 1882. A train wreck killed three in 1902. 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. The first county courthouse was a small log building. When Corydon became the territory capital in 1813, county and territorial officials shared
5250-417: Was divided into 107 lots. The first road from the state capital to the Ohio River , the region's central means of transportation, was built in 1809 connecting the river at Mauckport with Corydon . It was John Peter Mauck who started the state's first ferry, a raft and tow line crossing from Mauckport to Brandenburg, Kentucky on the opposite side of the river. It was operating at least as early as 1808. In
5325-405: Was named for Harvey Heth , who surveyed much of Southern Indiana . He is buried in the western part of the township and was a major landholder in the area during the early 19th century. It contains Squire Boone Caverns and Historic Village where Squire Boone , the brother of Daniel Boone , is buried. In the early 19th century, the township was also home to Isiah and James Boone. According to
5400-450: Was razed in 1958. Other factors contributing to the decline of the town's population included the rise of the railroad, which led to less reliance on the river for transportation. According to the US census, the population of Mauckport peaked in 1900 with a population of 290. It then decreased to 209 by 1930, and then declined following the 1937 flood to 154 in the 1940 census. Today, Mauckport
5475-824: 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. 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. The seven member county council controls spending and revenue collection in
5550-511: Was used to produce crude tools. Passing migratory tribes frequented the area which was influenced by succeeding groups of peoples including the Hopewells and Mississippians . One flint-working and camping location is the Swan's Landing Archeological Site , one of the most important Early Archaic archaeological sites in eastern North America. Permanent human settlements in the county began with
5625-564: Was where Morgan and his men, aided by the citizens of neighboring Brandenburg, Kentucky , crossed the Ohio River to start his raid in earnest. When he first attempted to cross, he was confronted by a small group of men from the Harrison County Legion, firing artillery from the shore and armed men aboard the riverboat Lady Pike. When Morgan returned fire with his own artillery the home guard quickly retreated back toward Corydon, leaving Mauckport undefended. Upon landing his army on
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