Contributed by Teresa Douglass, Genealogy Specialist The Leora Brown School in Corydon is one of the most significant historic resources of Harrison County’s African American history. Built on Summit Street in 1891, the one-story, frame school building served the town’s African American students and remains the oldest standing African American schoolhouse in Indiana. Originally known [...]

Bob Ohlrich, Corydon circulation clerk, was HCPL’s Who’s Awesome! winner for January. Bob was one of 16 nominations for the honor this month. Coworker Debi Strubler nominated Bob writing, “I work with Bob more than any other employee at the library. It is always a very pleasant experience. Bob is prompt on coming to work [...]

Contributed by Teresa Douglass, Genealogy Specialist In celebration of African American History Month, we take a look back at the lives and contributions of African American citizens throughout Harrison County’s history. African Americans have been part of Harrison County’s history from its beginning, and as Black communities developed, residents soon organized church congregations. One of […]

Harrison County Public Library is proud to announce the final results of the 2026 Read to Feed Harrison County Winter Challenge.  A total of 2,801 participants submitted their reading throughout the month of January, including 2,385 students across 7 schools–more than double our 2025 participation numbers.  With 17,984 books read, we have met and surpassed our community goal […]