La Harpe, Illinois

La Harpe is a city in Illinois in the United States. In 2012 there were 1,222 people living in La Harpe. It is in Hancock County. It is 697 feet above sea level.
The city is named for Berrard de LaHarpe, a French explorer. 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.