Harrison, Wisconsin
Harrison is a village of 13,658 people in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Harrison
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 39 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley, Appleton Lock 4 Historic District, Capt. Matthew J. Meade House and High Cliff State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Harrison
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harrison
Harrison is a village in Calumet and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin, United States. It is a part of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village was created on March 8, 2013, from unincorporated areas of the Town of Harrison and a portion of the Town of Buchanan: the right of way along County Trunk Highway KK in Outagamie County. The village is located in what was the northwestern part of the town of Harrison and borders Appleton and Menasha.
From the Wikipedia article Harrison (village), Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley
School · 6.6 mi
American college in Menasha, Wisconsin
Museums and landmarks21
Appleton Lock 4 Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
United States historic place
Capt. Matthew J. Meade House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
House in Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Cedars Lock and Dam Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Charles W. Stribley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Fargo's Furniture Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic commercial building in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, USA
Former United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Former post office in Kaukauna, Wisconsin
Frank St. Andrews House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Free Public Library of Kaukauna
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Library building in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States
Julius J. Martens Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Department store in Wisconsin, United States of America
Kaukauna Locks Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Klein Dairy Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Kuehn Blacksmith Shop-Hardware Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Commercial building in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes39
IVR Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · 3.4 mi
N9650 Friendship Drive, Kaukauna
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Papa B's Barbeque & Pizza
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
State Park Road
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00
Biggby Coffee
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 4.5 mi
N162 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.5 mi
N139 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Big Pot & Grill
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Cajun, Fusion · 4.6 mi
W3192 East Calumet Street, Appleton
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 4.8 mi
3420 East Calumet Street, Appleton
MACS (Macaroni and Cheese Shop)
Restaurant · Fast Casual, Pasta · 4.6 mi
W3192 East Calumet Street, Appleton
27 more on the map.
History
Originally chartered in 1853 as the Town of Lima, Harrison transitioned to become the Town of Harrison in 1858.
The first town meeting took place on the "Pratt farm" south of Sherwood, marking the beginning of Harrison's development.
In 2013, the residents of the town voted to incorporate Harrison into the Village of Harrison, a move certified by Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette on March 8, 2013. Following the incorporation, the Village of Harrison and the Town of Harrison entered into a boundary agreement, reunifying the community under one entity. The incorporation of Harrison into a village marked a significant shift, with some residents resenting the transition from a predominantly rural community to a more suburban one.
From the History section of Harrison (village), Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Holy Cross Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare2
Map of Harrison
122 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.4 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 11.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Appleton (9 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
Calumet County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-08-11: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Sherwood 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Appleton 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Fox Crossing 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Greenville 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- De Pere 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Ashwaubenon 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Allouez 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Bellevue 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Green Bay 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Fond du Lac 30 mi south, about 48 min 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
- HarrisonCalumetTownhall Wisconsin, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- NicoletSchoolKaukaunaWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StMarysCatholicChurchKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KuehnBlacksmithShopHardwareStoreKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MartensJuliusJCompanyBuildingKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KaukaunaLocksHistoricDistrictLocksFoxRiver, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WilliamAndSusannaGeenenHouseKimberlyWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Little Chute Dam Little Chute Wisconsin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain
- AppletonLock4HistoricDistrictWIFoxRiver, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CharlesWStribleyHouseKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FargosFurnitureStoreKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LindauerAndRupertBlockKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MerrittBlackHouseKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KleinDairyFarmhouseKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NormanBrokawHouseKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HolyCrossChurchKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KaukaunaFormerPostOffice, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FrankStAndrewsHouseKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KaukaunaFreePublicLibrary, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CaptMatthewJMeadeHouseKaukaunaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UWFoxValleyMall, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- ISS031-E-17821 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-14681 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-128966 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-13716 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SherwoodWisconsinVillageOffice, I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license:, CC BY-SA 3.0
- High Cliff State Park Red Bird Statue, Jhansen23, CC BY 4.0
- High Cliff State Park Red Bird Statue Plaque, Jhansen23, CC BY 4.0
- Sunset At High Cliff State Park Wisconsin, Yinan Chen, CC BY 3.0
- Sunset Over The Frozen Lake, Yinan Chen, CC BY 3.0
- 8.9.14 Wisconsin International Raceway - Travis Sauter ARCA Midwest Tour at Wisconsin International Raceway (14726708827), Royal Broil from East Central, Wisconsin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dixieland 250 - Dave Watson interview, Royal Broil, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 8.16.16 Wisconsin International Raceway ARCA Midwest Tour - 91 Ty Majeski in Tiger (28762844550), Royal Broil from East Central, Wisconsin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dixieland 250 - Dave Watson Ty Majeski Mark Martin, Royal Broil, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bill Prietzel 2014 Mid American at WIR, Royal Broil, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 8.16.16 Wisconsin International Raceway - ARCA Midwest Tour - 5g Noah Gragson (28951233071), Royal Broil from East Central, Wisconsin, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buchanan Wisconsin Town Hall, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS031-E-17822 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-128967 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-14683 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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