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Harrison is located in Boone County (of which it is the county seat) east of Springdale between Marshall and Berryville at the US Hwy 62/412 and US Hwy 65 junction, in the Ozark National Forest.

The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 11,594, an increase of 1,658 since 1990.

Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, settlers started moving into the Ozarks seeking free or inexpensive land. Most of these early settlers were poor, ambitious, mainly Protestant, white Anglo-Saxon, rugged mountaineer pioneers from neighboring states of Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

In town, birding enthusiasts and nature lovers can visit a remnant of tall grass prairie set aside as an Arkansas Natural Area. Crooked Creek, along a popular smallmouth bass stream forms Lake Harrison, just blocks from the historic downtown. Its a relaxing spot for strolling and picnicking.

Crawdad Days Festival | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Harrison |
Antique Shops and Shows Antiques and Moore | Mystic Caverns and Crystal Dome Caverns |
Public Libraries North Arkansas Regional Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts The Hotel Seville |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Advanced Auctions |
Sports and Sporting Events Bear Creek Springs Trout Farm |
Transportation Boone County Regional Aiport |
Wildlife Viewing Ozark Veterinary Hospital |

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03/29 Coming to The area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Johnson County Peach Festival Clarksville AR July25-28 Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the State. Concessionaires bring their wares from good ol' home cookin' to handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss the Peach Cobbler Bake-Off and Jam/Jelly Contest.
National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.