List of U.S. Counties Named After U.S. Presidents - Harrison County (4 Counties)

Harrison County (4 Counties)

This is a list of all of the Counties in the United States named for William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States.

  • Harrison County, Indiana is named for Harrison when he was governor of the Indiana Territory.
  • Harrison County, Iowa
  • Harrison County, Mississippi
  • Harrison County, Ohio is named for Harrison when he was a general in the War of 1812.

NOTE:

  • Harrison County, Kentucky and
  • Harrison County, West Virginia are both named for Benjamin Harrison V, Declaration of Independence signer and the co-author of the Kentucky Constitution and father of William Henry Harrison.
  • Harrison County, Missouri is named after U.S. Congressman from Missouri Albert G. Harrison.
  • Harrison County, Texas is named for Jonas Harrison, a lawyer and Texas revolutionary.

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