La Harpe, Illinois

city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States

La Harpe is a city in Illinois in the United States. In 2020 there were 1,175 people living in La Harpe.[1] It is in Hancock County. It is 697 feet above sea level.[2]

The city is named for Berrard de LaHarpe, a French explorer.[3] During the 1715 he spent winter in the area. The area was settled in the 1830's and the first post office opened in 1836.[3]

References change

  1. "La Harpe city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. "La Harpe, Illinois (IL 61450) profile". city-data.com. 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "History of La Harpe, Illinois, USA". illinois.outfitters.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.