Harrison, Arkansas
Harrison is a city of 13,350 people in Boone County, Arkansas, founded in 1869.
Why visit Harrison
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic Harrison 8, Lyric Theatre, Hotel Seville and Boone County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Harrison
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harrison
Harrison is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Arkansas, United States. It is named after Marcus LaRue Harrison, a surveyor who laid out the city along Crooked Creek at Stifler Springs. As of the 2020 census, Harrison had a population of 13,069. It is the 30th largest city in Arkansas, based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Harrison, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Lyric Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Theater and former cincema in Harrison, Arkansas
Lyric Theater - Ozark Arts Council
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
113 West Rush Avenue, Harrison
Museums and landmarks13
Hotel Seville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel in Harrison, United States of America
302 North Main Street, Harrison
Boone County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in Arkansas, United States
Boone County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Prison in Arkansas, United States of America
Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
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Evans-Kirby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Harrison, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Boone County
Grubb Springs School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
School building in Boone County, Arkansas
Harrison Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Harrison, AR, listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Harrison High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
High school in Arkansas, United States
Missouri and North Arkansas Depot-Bellefonte
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Railway station in Bellefonte, the United States of America
Boone County Heritage Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
124 South Cherry Street, Harrison
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; We off
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes14
Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Cafe
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Pastry · 1.1 mi
1012 Highway 65 North, Harrison
Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
1419 North Highway 62-65, Harrison
Mo-Th 09:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-01:00; Su 09:30-24:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger
1308 North Main Street, Harrison
Mo 07:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Crazy horse foods
Fast food · 1.1 mi
Gourmet Sandwiches & Coffee
316 South Pine Street, Harrison
Mo-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
1200 North Highway 62 65, Harrison
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrison
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
117 AR-43 East, Harrison
Churches and places of worship30
Mary Mother of God Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
1614 Maplewood Road, Harrison
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
729 West Gordon Avenue, Harrison
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare3
Crossroads Medical Clinic (Washington Regional)
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1420 Hwy 62-65 North, Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Map of Harrison
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrison Boone Co Ap 72345 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Boone County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Boone County Airport (HRO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Bellefonte 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Batavia 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Bergman 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Alpena 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Western Grove 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Jasper 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Lead Hill 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Green Forest 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Diamond City 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Mountain Home 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Harrison AR downtown, Photolitherland ( talk )Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Seville Harrison Arkansas, Hoteltwo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Duncan House, aka Queen Anne House, in Harrison AR (Boone County) - as of 2023 (image4), Shauna Lea Jackson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Duncan House, aka Queen Anne House, in Harrison AR (Boone County) - as of 2023 (image2), Shauna Lea Jackson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Duncan House, aka Queen Anne House, in Harrison AR (Boone County) - as of 2023 (image1), Shauna Lea Jackson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Duncan House, aka Queen Anne House, in Harrison AR (Boone County) - as of 2023 (image3), Shauna Lea Jackson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountain Meadows Massacre Monument-Harrison AR, Mark Hilton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Seville 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RPJ6689, Spilman, Ron, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Lyric Theatre Harrison, Arkansas, Mattsrealm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boone County, Arkansas Courthouse - panoramio, Semipaw, CC BY 3.0
- Boone County Court House, Tpartrige, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boone County Heritage and Railroad Museum, Serene Hills, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Web-Grubbs-Springs-Church-Frm-20130404 0454, Peggy estes, CC BY-SA 3.0
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