WELCOME!
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!
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Learn about Clark County's history
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Begin your research
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Tour the county's National Register of Historic Places properties
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Order books and other Clark County items
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Find out more about the CCHA
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Become a CCHA member/pay dues
Upcoming CCHA Events/Activities
JUNE 4, 2024
Tour of Downtown Arkadelphia
Historic Business District
led by Laverne Todd
begins 6:00 p.m.
at Clark County Court House
JULY 2, 2024
6:00 p.m. at Historic Hollywood Methodist Church
by Dr. Wendy Richter
AUGUST 6, 2024
6:00 p.m. at Historic Hollywood Methodist Church
Clark County Place Names
by Dr. Joe Jeffers
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.