Harris's Ferry: The Story Behind Harrisburg's Original Name
 PENNSYLVANIA - Before it was the capital city of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg was known by a much simpler and more practical name: Harris's Ferry. The story of this original name is the story of the city's very foundation, centered around a strategic river crossing and the enterprising spirit of its founder, John Harris Sr. This is the history behind Harrisburg's first name.
PENNSYLVANIA - Before it was the capital city of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg was known by a much simpler and more practical name: Harris's Ferry. The story of this original name is the story of the city's very foundation, centered around a strategic river crossing and the enterprising spirit of its founder, John Harris Sr. This is the history behind Harrisburg's first name.
 
																					