George E. Harris

Biography

George E. Harris earned a reputation as a thoughtful and principled businessman whose ventures supported the growth of his community in the late nineteenth century. He balanced the demands of commerce with a strong sense of duty to his neighbors, nurturing local industry with integrity.

While he maintained a private life, Harris’s impact was felt through the stability of the businesses he helped foster and the steady leadership he offered in times of change. He is remembered as a steady hand who believed in the responsibilities that accompany success.