Harrison County, Missouri

Harrison County, Missouri was established in 1845.

It is named in honor of Albert G. Harrison, United States Congressman from Missouri.

Harrison County, Missouri has a population of about 9,000.

Bethany, Missouri, the county seat, was originally called Dallas.

The Northwest Missouri State Fair is held annually in the city of Bethany.

Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last American veteran of the First World War, was born in Bethany, Missouri.

Cities and towns located in Harrison County, Missouri include Bethany, Blythedale, Cainsville, Eagleville, Gilman City, Hatfield, Martinsville, Mount Moriah, New Hampton and Ridgeway.

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