UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report -September 29, 2004

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Pennsylvania	0-15237	23-2210237
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	Commission File Number	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

483 Main Street

Harleysville, Pennsylvania 19438

(Address of principal executive office and zip code)

(215) 256-8851

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.133-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events

On September 29, 2004, Harleysville National Corporation (the “Corporation:) issued a press release announcing the appointment of John Eisele as Executive Vice President of Harleysville National Bank and Harleysville National Corporation and President of Millennium Wealth Management and Private Banking. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Mr. Eisele’s Employment Agreement and Supplemental Retirement Agreement are attached as Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)   Exhibits.

99.1   Press Release of Registrant dated September 29, 2004.

99.2   Employment Agreement between Harleysville Management Services, LLC and John Eisele dated as of September 27, 2004.

99.3   Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement between Harlesyville Management Services, LLC and John Eisele dated as of September 27, 2004.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HARLEYSVILLE NATIONAL CORPORATION

Dated: September 29, 2004 /s/ Michael B. High    

     Michael B. High, EVP and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated September 29, 2004, of Harleysville National Corporation (filed pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof).	5
Exhibit 99.2 Employment Agreement between Harleysville Management Services, LLC and John Eisele (filed pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof).	7
Exhibit 99.3 Supplemental Executive Retirement Benefit Agreement between Harlesyville Management Services LLC and John Eisele (filed    pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof).	20

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