Harrison Township, Mercer County, Missouri

Harrison Township is a township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Harrison Township was established in 1843, and most likely named in honor of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harrison Township, Mercer County, Missouri
  2. "Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.

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