Harrison County, County administrative division in north-central West Virginia, United States.
Harrison County encompasses 417 square miles of territory with Clarksburg serving as its county seat and main administrative center.
The county formed from Monongalia County territory in 1784 received its name from Benjamin Harrison V, who served as Governor of Virginia.
The county holds ten historical districts that reflect the development of local communities, including early settlements and railroad-influenced areas.
Located 120 miles south of Pittsburgh, Harrison County provides direct access to major transportation routes connecting Cincinnati and Washington DC.
The county underwent multiple territorial changes between 1784 and 1871, contributing to the formation of eight different neighboring counties.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: May 3, 1784
Capital city: Clarksburg
Shares border with: Marion County, Lewis County, Upshur County, Taylor County, Barbour County, Doddridge County, Wetzel County
Website: http://harrisoncountywv.com
GPS coordinates: 39.29000,-80.38000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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