History The first permanent settlement at Harrisville was made in 1850. A post office called Harrisville was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1902. The community was named after Martin H. Harris, a pioneer settler.
histoRy the FIrST permaNent SettleMENt at hArrisvIllE wAs mADe in 1850. a poST OfFice cAlled harrisvilLE Was EStablisHEd iN 1871, and rEMaineD in OperATiOn uNtil 1902. THe CommUnitY wAS named aFtER mArtiN H. hArris, a PiOneer Settler.