Clarksville, Arkansas
Clarksville is a city of 9,526 people in Johnson County, Arkansas.
Why visit Clarksville
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Claerksville Cinema, Bunch-Walton Post No. 22 American Legion Hut, Capt. Archibald S. McKennon House and Clarksville City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Clarksville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clarksville
Clarksville is a city in Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 9,381, up from 9,178 in 2010. The city is the county seat of Johnson County. It is nestled between the Arkansas River and the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, and Interstate 40 and US Highway 64 intersect within the city limits.
From the Wikipedia article Clarksville, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Claerksville Cinema
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
2424 West Clark Road, Clarksville
Museums and landmarks18
Bunch-Walton Post No. 22 American Legion Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
Capt. Archibald S. McKennon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
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Clarksville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Clarksville Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Monument in Arkansas, United States of America
Clarksville High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
High school in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas
Clarksville National Guard Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Armory in Arkansas, United States of America
Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Dunlap House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
1910 house in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
Edward Taylor McConnell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Clarksville, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Johnson County
Fremont Stokes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Clarksville, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Johnson County, Arkansas
Johnson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Courthouse in Clarksville, Arkansas, United States
MacLean Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic academic building on the campus of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Clarksville Pocket Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Pocket Park is located at the junction of Main and Rogers streets in the heart of Clarksville. The park features a beautiful bouquet of...
Restaurants and cafes23
The Falcon's Nest Bistro
Cafe · American, Salad, Sandwich, Soup · 1.6 mi
400 Oak Court, Clarksville
Mo-Fr 11:00-13:30
El Molcajete
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
101 South Rogers Street, Clarksville
El Parian
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
711 East Main Street, Clarksville
Pizza Pro
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
26 Sherwood Plaza, Clarksville
Vanessas Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
406 East Main Street, Clarksville
11 more on the map.
History
The community began as settlers arrived to the Arkansas Territory. After the Osage tribe was relocated by treaty, Cherokee settlers came to Arkansas by 1800 and primarily lived along the Arkansas River. A federal Indian trading factory under Matthew Lyon was established at Spadra in 1818, now at the west end of Lake Dardanelle on the Arkansas River, a Clarksville location now occupied by Spadra Marina. A historical marker, dedicated in 1984, sits on Spadra Bluff, near the original river town of Spadra. The area was reserved for the Cherokee, so most early settlers of Johnson County did not move into the area until after 1828, the year the Cherokee gave up their land.
Spadra was the first county seat of Johnson County, convenient to steamboat lines. However, when stagecoach and train transportation became more common, land routes from Little Rock to Fort Smith were directed along higher elevations through Clarksville. As Clarksville grew, it became the de facto location for the county seat circa 1833, probably due to severe flooding at Spadra. Clarksville was established by survey in November 1836 after Johnson County was formed from part of Pope County. The first court session was held in 1837 in a private building.
From the History section of Clarksville, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clarksville
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
West Clark Road, Clarksville
Churches and places of worship11
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
212 North College Avenue, Clarksville
Jamestown Assembly of God Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.6 mi
1531 Jamestown Road, Clarksville
Mount Olive United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.7 mi
25044 AR-164, Clarksville
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.6 mi
240 West Country Club Road, Clarksville
Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 2.0 mi
1005 East Poplar Street, Clarksville
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Clarksville
87 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clarksville 2N (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 50 miles away.
- Lamar 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Paris 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Ozark 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Dover 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Russellville 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Dardanelle 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Pottsville 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Danville 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Booneville 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Atkins 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Facade of Johnson County Courthouse in Clarksville, AR, Brandonrush, CC0
- Highway 103 in Clarksville, AR, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clarksville Confederate Monument, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davis House, Clarksville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnson County Court House - Clarksville, Arkansas (32586666347), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Johnson County Court House - Clarksville - Arkansas, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, Arkansas, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clarksville National Guard Armory, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pioneer House, Clarksville, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U of O Walker Hall, Larryisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clarksville AR Station, Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Clarksville Commercial Historic District, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fremont Stokes House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward Taylor McConnell House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pennington House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Johnson County Courthouse, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. Archibald S. McKennon House, Northeast View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. Archibald S. McKennon House, Front View, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKennon House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dunlap House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MacLean Hall, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunch-Walton Post No. 22 American Legion Hut, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel-University of the Ozarks, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS018-E-10724 - View of Arkansas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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