George Harsh (March 15, 1810 – May 5, 1897) was an American politician from Ohio.

[1][2] At the age of 17, Harsh taught country schools during the winter.

While in the Ohio Senate, he was chairman of the committee on claims and public works.

[1] He was one of the founders and served as vice president of the First National Bank in Massillon.

[4] Harsh married Susanna Stoakley of Stark County.

He married Sarah E. McCarthy of Wayne County, Ohio, and had seven children.

[4] Upon his death, Harsh donated US$10,000 to help start the McClymonds Public Library in Massillon.