Clarksville, Virginia
Clarksville is a town of 1,547 people in Halifax County, Virginia, founded in February 20, 1821.
Why visit Clarksville
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Clarksville Fine Arts Center, Cedar Grove, Clark Royster House and Buffalo Road Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Clarksville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clarksville
Clarksville is a town in Mecklenburg county in the U.S. state of Virginia, near the southern border of the commonwealth. As of the 2020 census, Clarksville had a population of 1,300. Since the town has numerous buildings of the 18th-, 19th-, and early 20th-century architecture, the downtown area of Clarksville has been designated a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia's Historic Register. Clarksville claims the title of Virginia's only lakeside town.
From the Wikipedia article Clarksville, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Cedar Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic plantation house and farm located near Clarksville, Virginia, United States
Clark Royster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic home in Clarksville, Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Clarksville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Virginia
Judge Henry Wood, Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Clarksville, NRHP-listed in Mecklenburg County
Patrick Robert Sydnor Log Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Prestwould
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Sunnyside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic plantation house located at Clarksville, Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes14
Bridgewater Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
201 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Tu-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Great Wall
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
327 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Su-Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Lake Country Tavern
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
600 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 10:00-20:00
Los Bandidos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
7331 Highway 58 Business, Clarksville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Pub
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Steak, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
401 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Roberts Market
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
216 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; We off; Fr,Sa 10:00-19:00
Buggs Island Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
101 Second Street, Clarksville
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
The Cottage Barn
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
334 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Ayala's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
618 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Blue Heron Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
7616 Highway 58 Business, Clarksville
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00
Hardee's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
916 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-21:00
2 more on the map.
History
Located along the Roanoke River, these lands were for centuries the home to the Occaneechi Native Americans. They controlled the junction of several trading paths in the area. The Eno-Occoneechee tribe are directly descendants of the original Occoneechees and currently reside in nearby Vance County, North Carolina.
Clarksville was the first incorporated town in the county of Mecklenburg. In 1818, the town was named after its founder, Clark Royster. Settlers populated the area quickly because of the temperate climate and the fine tobacco soil.
By 1832, Clarksville was recognized as one of the fastest-growing towns in Virginia. The Clarksville Tobacco Market was so large and important that the Roanoke Navigation Company was formed to transport the crop by way of the Roanoke River to Petersburg, a major export town, and other areas. A plank road was built from Clarksville to Petersburg (distance of 80 miles (130 km) for overland transport. In years to follow, the Roanoke Valley Railroad was built from Clarksville to Manson, North Carolina.
From the History section of Clarksville, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Clarion Pointe On The Lake Clarksville-South Hill West
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
103 Second Street, Clarksville
Quality Inn - On The Lake Clarksville-Boydton
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
101 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
The Sunnyside Sisters Bed and Breakfast, with a Dutch Touch
Motel and hotel
104 Shiney Rock Road, Clarksville
Churches and places of worship7
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
805 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
201 Market Street, Clarksville
Shopping9
Now and Then Antiques and Collectibles
Shop · 0.6 mi
505 Virginia Avenue, Clarksville
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare2
Map of Clarksville
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 3.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clarksville (1 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
Halifax County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ball Airport (79NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Chase City 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Oxford 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Henderson 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Norlina 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Bracey 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Roxboro 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Stem 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Butner 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Creedmoor 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Franklinton 36 mi south, about 58 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
- 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
- Welcome to Clarksville - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prestwould, Eli Pousson from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cedar Grove plantation entrance and tenant house, Nyttend, Public domain
- Clark Royster House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sydnor Log Cabin, ASU Parker Sydnor Log Cabin Research, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Clarksville - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunnyside, Clarksville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Judge Henry Wood House, Nyttend, Public domain
- OcconeecheeStatePark, Wikipelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
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