Harrison County
Formed from Shelby County; created January 28, 1839; organized June 12, 1842. Named in honor of Jonas Harrison, a pioneer statesman of New Jersey, who came to Texas in 1820. A member of the First Convention of Texas held at San Felipe in 1832. Died in 1836. Marshall, the county seat. Named in honor of John Marshall, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.
32.5201° N, 94.2508° W
Where to Find It
in roadside park on US 80, 5.9 mi. E of US 59
Nearby Markers
- 1.6 mi NE Town of Scottsville Scottsville
- 1.7 mi NE Home of William Thomas Scott Scottsville
- 4 mi W Marshall Pottery Marshall
- 5 mi W Cumberland Presbyterians in Harrison County Marshall
- 5.1 mi N Marshall-Shreveport Stagecoach Road Marshall
- 5.3 mi S Ware Home Marshall