Harris, Wisconsin | |
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 Town hall | |
 Location of Harris, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 43°52′10″N 89°25′24″W / 43.86944°N 89.42333°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.9 sq mi (80.0 km2) |
| • Land | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 729 |
| • Density | 23.8/sq mi (9.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-32775[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583353[1] |
Harris is a town located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. According to the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 729. The unincorporated community of Harrisville is located in the town. Both the community and the town were named for James Harris, who became the first postmaster when the community's post office opened in March 1851.[3] The village of Westfield is adjacent to the town.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Callary, Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.