Harrisville, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Harrisville, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marquette
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:90
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:820
Coordinates:43.8778°N -89.4053°W
Area Code:608
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1566100

Harrisville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the town of Harris, Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The community was named for James Harris, who became the first postmaster when the community's post office opened in March 1851.[1] Its population was 90 as of the 2020 United States Census.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Callary. Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Press . Madison, WI. 978-0-299-30964-0. 115.
  2. Web site: Harrisville CDP, Wisconsin . United States Census Bureau . August 22, 2024.