Clarksville, Tennessee History

Clarksville, Tennessee was founded in 1785 which is more than 200 years ago! It was incorporated in 1808.

It was named for General George Rogers Clark who was a frontier fighter and Revolutionary War hero.

This webpage is being researched and more information will be here soon! To learn more about the History of Clarksville, Tennessee visit the following websites:

Montgomery County Historical Society


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