About the Area

       Driving Distances from Harrison

 Boone County History

Boone County was formed on April 9, 1868 as the 63rd county formed in Arkansas and one of the first to be created after the Civil War.

Harrison, the county seat, has been rated by Rand McNally's Guide as one of the Top 10 ideal retirement spots in the country for climate and terrain, housing, affordability, low crime, healthcare facilities, and recreational opportunities.

The landscape of the county is flat-topped mountains and rugged terrain of the Ozark Mountains.

Once a zinc and lead mining area, Boone County depends more now on cattle and timber as its economic base.

Both Bull Shoals and Table Rock lakes are well known for fishing and camping. Picturesque Crooked Creek, an Ozark Mountain stream, is noted for its excellent smallmouth bass fishing(as of the 2000 census).

Boone County has a population of 33,948 residents.

The City of Harrison

Harrison has many great qualities. Harrison has the very best scenery that the Ozark Mountain Region has to offer. Additionally, at a population of approximately 13,000, it has been chosen as one of the 100 best small towns in America.

Harrison's government is operated by an elected mayor and aldermen. 

If recreation is what you are looking for, Harrison has much to offer. Five major lakes, Bull Shoals, Norfolk, Table Rock, Beaver, and Taneycomo are all within an hour's drive from Harrison. The Sports Complex has fields for baseball, soccer, and softball, hosting annual tournaments. The Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center, adjacent to the Harrison Junior High School, is a multipurpose center and offers municipal swimming. Harrison additionally maintains several attractive shaded parks for walking and picnicking.

For those looking to continue their education, Harrison is the home of North Arkansas College. The college offers many cerficate programs, AA degrees, and non-credit classes.

Harrison has a perfect location for frequent or even recreational travelers. The community is easily accessed by Highways 7, 62, 65, and 412.

Harrison celebrates many annual festivals and other celebrations throughout the year including: Crawdad Days, Fourth of July Fireworks, Boone County and Northwest Arkansas District fairs, Harvest Homecoming, and a Christmas Parade.

To watch a short video on the area visit WWW.YouTube.com/User/HarrisonARChamber 

Climate

The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons and ample rainfall. A scattering of cool and breezy days and nights frequently breaks the summers, and warm sunshine and clear skies also break the winters. One or more snowfalls occur each winter, but the snow cover usually remains only for a few days.

Average Temperatures and Precipation