Harlan, Indiana
Harlan is an unincorporated census-designated place in Springfield Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, Harlan had a population of 1,634.
History
Harlan was established in 1853 by Lewis Reichelderfer and Julia Ann Reichelderfer, who were husband and wife. It originally comprised two communities, the other of which is now Fort Wayne's Maysville neighborhood. The border between the two towns was Georgetown Road, with Harlan being on the north side of the road.The post office at Harlan has been in operation since 1851. Maysville faded from existence soon afterwards.
The area was hit by an EF-2 tornado on March 31, 2023. The tornado formed over Fort Wayne's northeast side before rapidly tracking towards Harlan. Its wind speeds were recorded to be 120 miles per hour and the damage path was measured at 400 yards wide.