Harrison Guide 2012

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Did you know?

•Harrison native Knowles Shaw wrote the classic church hymn “Bringing in the Sheaves.” • Harrison, named after President William Henry Harrison, was incorporated in 1850. However, the first dwelling was built by Othniel Looker in 1804, who was to become Ohio's governor in 1814. • Jonas Crane is credited as the founder of the village, and Harrison’s first mayor was William Frederick Converse, a former gunsmith.

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