Harriston is an unincorporated community in Cooper County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community was located along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad line approximately three miles southwest of Pilot Grove.[2]
Harriston was laid out in 1873 by Dr. N. W. Harris, and named for him.[3] A post office called Harriston was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1908.[4]