West Harrison Indiana Map

About West Harrison, Indiana

West Harrison is a locality in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 285. The population density is 926.9 people per km². West Harrison is located at 39.2609°N, 84.8208°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 47060.

West Harrison rests gently where Indiana's rolling hills begin to soften into the Ohio River valley. It lies 8.2 miles north-west of Miami Township Hamilton County, OH (from Miami Township Hamilton County, OH: bearing 320°T), and is situated 0.1 miles south-south-west of Harrison. The land here is a patchwork of verdant fields, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple that paint the landscape in shifting shades of green and gold throughout the seasons. Winding country roads, often lined with sturdy, weathered fences, lead past farmsteads with wide porches that seem to breathe in the humid, late-afternoon air, carrying the faint scent of freshly cut hay and damp earth. The sky above West Harrison often holds a vast, generous expanse, particularly as evening approaches, when the light softens and casts long, mellow shadows across the undulating terrain, giving the place a quiet, enduring grace. The history of West Harrison is deeply intertwined with the fertile land and the nearby waterways that have shaped its character for generations. Early settlers were drawn to the rich soil, establishing farms that remain the backbone of the local economy, producing corn, soybeans, and a variety of produce that finds its way to regional markets. While not a hub of heavy industry, the spirit of West Harrison is one of diligent work and neighborly connection, a place where small businesses thrive and traditions are passed down, often celebrated with local festivals that draw families from surrounding areas. The legacy of its agricultural past is evident in the enduring landscape, a testament to the generations who have cultivated and cared for this particular corner of Dearborn County.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Harrison, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Harrison and Dearborn County.

Detailed location data for West Harrison includes the ZIP code (47060), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Dearborn County (Lawrenceburg), and school district assignment (Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Harrison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.