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West Harrison is a town in Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 289 at the 2010 census. == History == Settlers at West Harrison found numerous mounds constructed by Indians. West Harrison was laid out in 1813, the same year its twin city of Harrison, Ohio, was founded. == Geography == West Harrison is located just across the Indiana state line from Harrison, Ohio. The two towns are divided by State Street. According to the 2010 census, West Harrison has a total area of 0.228 square miles (0.59 km2), of which 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) (or 96.49%) is land and 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2) (or 3.51%) is water. == Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 289 people, 136 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was 1,313.6 inhabitants per square mile (507.2/km2). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 790.9 per square mile (305.4/km2).