Harrison

Images of America: Arkansas

by Nate Jordon

Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks of north central Arkansas, Harrison is a small city that embodies an intriguing history within the state. The seat of Boone County, Harrison was incorporated on March 1, 1876, during Reconstruction. It is named after Marcus LaRue Harrison, a brigadier general in the Union cavalry who surveyed and platted the city. Harrison is noted for its active national historic district. For over 100 years, the historic town square has featured shops, cafes, a theater, a post office, a hotel, and government offices, as well as the county courthouse, which sits in the center of the square. Harrison has been able to maintain its history through community leadership and conservation efforts. Many of the citizens in the city and in the surrounding area have been here for generations and take great pride in their history, heritage, and community.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2015

About the author

Nate tells stories with a pen and a lens. For his musings and other viscera, dig into his website.

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Photos are good

The photographs are nice to have in one place. Given how the town is viewed today I was expecting more information about the ties to the Mountain Meadows Massacre and the racial unrest of the early 1900’s. Both were barely mentioned. Harrison seems to defined by those outside the town by the latter. Granted, this assessment is wrong, but unfortunately there is little if any history in print form.