Harrison County lies 30 minutes west of Louisville. From its sweeping views of the banks of the Ohio River to its scenic winding country roads and lush wooded areas, Harrison County has a rural landscape with unique towns and historic sites. Residents and visitors enjoy a variety of attractions from canoes to caves, historic tours, and the casino. Homes in Harrison County range from stately mansions and classic farmhouses, to new developments and contemporary styles. Some residents enjoy peace and privacy on remote rural property, and others prefer the friendly atmosphere and simple life of small town environments.

Corydon
Corydon, the county seat as well as its largest town, has a welcoming atmosphere and historic charm. Corydon's history dates to the American Revolution and even served as Indiana's state capitol in the early 1800s. It's rich historic nature makes the town a popular tourist destination. Lively downtown Corydon is full of old and new specialty shops and restaurants.

Palmyra
The small Indiana town of Palmyra is located on the northern edge of Harrison county. Its beautiful rural landscape is home to Buffalo Trace Park which offers residents and visitors the chance to enjoy a variety of activities from boating and fishing to camping and playing sports. 

Elizabeth
The small community of Elizabeth is known for its one major attraction: The Horseshoe Casino Hotel. The lively entertainment of the venue is vastly contrasts with the surrounding open fields and quiet wooded areas that make the small town of Elizabeth. 

Lanesville
Rolling hills and rural landscapes makes the beautiful topography of Lanesville what attracts many of its residents. Proud of its history and culture, the small community hosts a popular annual festival each year known as the Lanesville Heritage Weekend.

New Middletown
The quaint community of New Middletown is in central Harrison County and has quite the small and rural hometown feel with its own general store and more.

Harrison County Schools

There are three public school districts in Harrison County. The largest of the three is South Harrison Community Schools with over 3,000 preschool through 12th grade students througout the nine schools.  North Harrison Community Schools includes four schools (one high, one middle, and two elementary) and Lanesville Community Schools has one elementary school for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade and a combined Middle and High school for students 7th through 12th. In addition to its public school systems, Harrison County has private schools options. 

Each public school district and their schools are listed below as well as three private schools. 

Corydon Central High School
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-4181
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Corydon Central Junior High School
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-4184
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Corydon Intermediate School
100 High School Road
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-6548
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Corydon Elementary School
125 Beechmont Drive
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-4183
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Heth-Washington Elementary School
2450 Heth Washington Rd SW
Central, IN 47110
812-732-4766
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New Middletown Elementary School
2460 New Middletown Road SE
Corydon, IN 47112
812-968-3225
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South Central Elementary School
6595 E Hwy 11 SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
812-969-2973
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South Central Jr./Sr. High School
6675 E Hwy 11 SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
812-969-2941
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North Harrison High School
1070 Highway 64 NW
Ramsey, IN 47166
812-347-2741
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North Harrison Middle School
1180 Highway 64 NW
Ramsey, IN 47166
812-347-2421
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North Harrison Elementary School
1115 West Whiskey Run Road NW
Ramsey, IN 47166
812-347-2419
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Morgan Elementary School
12225 Old State Road 135 NW
Palmyra, IN 47164
812-364-6138
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Lanesville Jr/Sr High School
2725 Crestview Ave NE
Lanesville, IN 47136
812-952-2555
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Lanesville Elementary School
2725 Crestview Ave NE
Lanesville, IN 47136
812-952-3000
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Shiloh Holiness Christian School
351 Shiloh Rd SW
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-8295
Grades: PreK-12

St. Joseph Catholic School
312 E High St
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-4549
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Grades: PreK-6

St. John's Lutheran School
1507 Saint Johns Church Road 
Lanesville, IN 47136
812-952-2737
stjohnslanesville.com
Grades: K-12