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2 National Register listings published here.
Sources: the county history on the Internet Archive · the National Register database, National Park Service
Harrison County, Missouri
60 topographic sheets cover 24 settlements here, and 2 properties are on the National Register of Historic Places.
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What the record shows
- 291 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
- 2 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 2 buildings.
- The Geographic Names Information System records 24 populated places in this county; 24 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.
Places on the National Register
2Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.
| Photograph | Property | Type | Listed | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton House | building | 1985 | 85000733 | |
| Slatten House | building | 1984 | 84002553 |
Wildfire, 1995 to 2019
72 firesEvery wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 72 of them, burning about 2,455 acres. None started naturally and 13 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 29 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 13 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 11 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 10 |
| Smoking | 6 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
The five largest, by the area the report gives. Four of them were set deliberately.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2002 | Debris and open burning | 500 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 8 November 1999 | Arson/incendiarism | 400 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 20 March 2002 | Arson/incendiarism | 300 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 6 April 2002 | Arson/incendiarism | 300 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 4 April 2002 | Debris and open burning | 80 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 29 March 2013 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 80 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 31 March 1997 | Arson/incendiarism | 80 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 12 March 2002 | Debris and open burning | 60 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.
Storms, 1957 to 2026
60 of 310 shownThe NOAA Storm Events Database holds 310 reports for this county, causing 1 death, 9 injuries and about $6,320,530 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.
| Kind of event | Reports |
|---|---|
| Hail | 156 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 107 |
| Tornado | 24 |
| Flash Flood | 17 |
| Heavy Rain | 3 |
| Flood | 3 |
The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1984 | Tornado (F4) | not stated | 1 killed, 1 hurt, $2,500,000 | no account filed |
| April 1960 | Tornado (F3) | not stated | 4 hurt, $25,000 | no account filed |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ridgeway | 2 hurt | A tree fell on a mobile home on the 200 block of 2nd Street, temporarily trapping two people, both of whom sustained minor to moderate injuries. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brooklyn | 1 hurt | Semi was blown off of I-35 near mile marker 99, with driver sustaining minor injuries. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany Mem Arpt | 1 hurt | Tractor trailer rig was blown over on I-35 near mile marker 93. 1 injury was reported with this incident. |
| May 1989 | Tornado (F2) | not stated | $2,500,000 | no account filed |
| May 1989 | Tornado (F1) | not stated | $250,000 | no account filed |
| April 1970 | Tornado (F2) | not stated | $250,000 | no account filed |
| November 1958 | Tornado (F2) | not stated | $250,000 | no account filed |
| October 1958 | Tornado (F3) | not stated | $250,000 | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Hail | Bethany | $90,000 | School and numerous cars damaged by the hail. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blythedale | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and knocked down 2 large trees 5 miles southeast of Blythesdale. |
| April 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany | $25,000 | Numerous buildings were reported to have lost roof vents in town. Numerous sheds were also blown over throughout Bethany. |
| May 1977 | Tornado (F1) | not stated | $25,000 | no account filed |
| May 2019 | Hail | Bethany | $20,000 | Several windows were broken from wind blown quarter sized hail. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Melbourne | $20,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree which fell on a mobile home. |
| May 2018 | Hail | Mt Moriah | $10,000 | Windows were broken in a residence due to golf ball sized hail. |
| April 2006 | Hail | Mt Moriah | $10,000 | no account filed |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany | $5,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to 70 mph, downed trees and powerlines in the Bethany area. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany | $5,000 | Several car windows were blown out by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph. |
| May 2004 | Hail | Bethany | $5,000 | no account filed |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany | $3,000 | Numerous trees and powerlines downed within the town of Bethany, due to severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 knots. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Blythedale | $3,000 | Large trees down and 6 outbuildings destroyed. |
| April 2003 | Tornado (F0) | Ridgeway | $2,500 | Tornado tracked from I-35 and A Highway junction, east-northeast to Cainsville. Minor damage noted to power lines and transformer near Ridgeway. Trained spotter also videotaped tornado. |
| June 1967 | Tornado (F1) | not stated | $2,500 | no account filed |
| September 1965 | Tornado (F1) | not stated | $2,500 | no account filed |
| June 1961 | Tornado (F1) | not stated | $2,500 | no account filed |
| May 1960 | Tornado (F1) | not stated | $2,500 | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hatfield | $2,000 | Trees and power lines were reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hatfield | $2,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured at 59 mph. Power lines were reported down. |
| September 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gilman City | $2,000 | Roof damage was reported and power lines were downed. Thunderstorm winds were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany | $1,000 | Power lines were blown down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brooklyn | $1,000 | Tractor trailer was blown on its side, at mile marker 102 on I-35. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ridgeway | $1,000 | Power lines down. |
| March 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Cainsville | $1,000 | Power lines reported down. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ridgeway | $1,000 | Power lines down. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Gilman City | $750 | Part of a metal roof was reported blown off, and a two inch diameter flag pole was bent in half. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | $250 | Roof was blown off a shed near Blue Ridge. |
| September 1965 | Tornado (F0) | not stated | $30 | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | Two inch hail reported on Highway H west of Gilman City. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Golf ball sized hail was reported on Interstate 35 near Bridgeport, resulting in a cracked windshield. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Golf ball sized hail reported east of Bridgeport. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Hail larger than baseballs (up to 3 inches in diameter) was reported near Interstate 35 near Bridgeport by a deputy. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Bridgeport | - | Golf ball sized hail reported. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | Golf ball sized hail reported east of Bethany along US Hwy 136. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Cainsville | - | Golf ball sized hail reported in Cainsville. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Mitchellville | - | Quarter sized hail on WSW side of Bethany. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Bethany | - | Quarter sized hail reported in Bethany. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Hatfield | - | Ping pong ball sized hail south of Hatfield. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Bethany Mem Arpt | - | Half dollar sized hail north of Bethany. |
| May 2025 | Hail | Mitchellville | - | Quarter sized hail in Bethany. |
| June 2025 | Heavy Rain | Pawnee | - | Personal weather station north of Eagleville reports 6.80 inches of rain over the past 36 hours. |
| June 2025 | Heavy Rain | Hatfield | - | Personal weather station in far NW Harrison County reports 7.07 inches of rain over the last 36 hours. |
| June 2025 | Flash Flood | Hatfield | - | Flash flooding across portions of Harrison County due to widespread 6 plus inches of rain. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bridgeport | - | Estimated 60 mph wind gusts along Interstate 35 south of Bethany. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Bethany | - | Half dollar sized hail was reported on the southwest side of Bethany. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Blue Ridge | - | Quarter sized hail was reported about 5 miles east of Bethany along US Highway 136. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Bethany Mem Arpt | - | Ping pong ball sized hail was reported just east of Bethany. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Bethany | - | Estimated gusts up to 60 mph in Bethany with power outages on the east side of town. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Cainsville | - | Power wires downed with power outages in Cainsville. |
Mines and quarries
75 recordedThe Survey's mineral resources record lists 75 workings inside this county. 8 still produce and 67 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.
| Commodity | Workings |
|---|---|
| Stone, Crushed/Broken | 66 |
| Sand and Gravel, Construction | 9 |
The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livesay Pit and Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Arney Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Cummings Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Harrison Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Harvey | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Harvey Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Jeffries Quarry & Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Lobby | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Nelson Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Ray Arney Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Ridgeway Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Robinson Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Skerman Twnshp Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Skinner Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Sperry Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Sperry Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Stewart Whisler Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Sugar Creek Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Trail Creek Township Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
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| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
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| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
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| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Prospect | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
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| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Walrad Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Wethered Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
The county's history books
287,647 wordsOne book written about this county, cut here where the book itself is cut, at its printed chapters: 34 chapters in all. Every chapter is public domain, machine-read from the scan and reproduced complete. A chapter already given under one of the county's towns is not repeated in this list.
History of Harrison County, Missouri (1921)
Every populated place in the county
24Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on.
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Blythedale
Colfax township · 64426 · On Bracken Branch · Eagleville quadrangle
9 sheets, 1947 to 1984
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Bridgeport
Cypress township · 64670 · On Polecat Creek · Mitchellville quadrangle
16 sheets, 1925 to 1986
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Cainsville
Madison township · 64632 · On Brushy Creek · Cainsville quadrangle
9 sheets, 1947 to 1984
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Melbourne
Sugar Creek township · 64642 · On Tombstone Creek · Gilman City East quadrangle
13 sheets, 1925 to 1984
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Mitchellville
Bethany township · 64424 · On Fleenor Branch · Mitchellville quadrangle
16 sheets, 1925 to 1986
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Mount Moriah
Trail Creek township · 64481 · On Panther Creek · Mount Moriah quadrangle
9 sheets, 1947 to 1984
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New Hampton
White Oak township · 64471 · On West Fork Sampson Creek · New Hampton quadrangle
12 sheets, 1948 to 1986
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Washington Center
Washington township · 64467 · Washington Center quadrangle
12 sheets, 1948 to 1986
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Wildwood
Cypress township · 64424 · On Crabapple Branch · Mitchellville quadrangle
16 sheets, 1925 to 1986
Provenance
- Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
- Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
- Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.