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Clark County, Arkansas, was established over 200 years ago and enjoys a rich, colorful history. For more than fifty years, the Clark County Historical Association has sought to advance the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the county's past.

We invite you to explore our site and see for yourself!

Learn about Clark County's history
Begin your research
Tour the county's National Register of Historic Places properties
Visit historical markers, monuments, and memorials
Order books and other Clark County items
Find out more about the CCHA
Become a CCHA member/pay dues
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Upcoming CCHA Events/Activities

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Join the CCHA for a potluck/picnic at the historic Davidson Campground at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3. Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as everyone can participate in the "Clark County Quiz."

CLARK COUNTY BORDERS SINCE 1819

Clark County was created on December 15, 1818, as part of Missouri Territory. One of the five counties composing Arkansas Territory when it was established in 1819, Clark County included all or parts of at least fifteen counties in present-day Arkansas and parts of six counties in present-day Oklahoma. The county is named for Missouri territorial governor William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

1819 Arkansas Territory United States map with Arkansas Territory.	1819 Five Counties Original five counties. Map created by David Reed. Click link for more information.
1836 County Borders Clark County borders when Arkansas becomes a state. Map created by David Reed.	1850 County Borders Borders beginning to resemble current boundries.
2005 County Map Current day boundaries. 2005 County map created by David Reed.	Clark County Current Clark County map.