Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Appearance of Downtown; Greentown Elections to be November 7; The President Makes Stop in Greentown
The Harris Tavern, currently a private residence, was built by William Harris and used as a dwelling, stagecoach stop, and toll house, also believed to have been an Underground Railroad stop.
The Harris House was used as a dwelling, stagecoach stop, and toll house for the bridge just to the west. Built by or for William Harris the original construction date is thought to be around 1850.
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Greater Terre Haute and Vigo County : closing the first century's history of city and county, showing the growth of their people, industries and wealth.
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: First Step Taken Toward "Main Street" Project; Grapevine Photo WIns State Award; Beginning Third Year