Clark County, Arkansas
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 43 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1972. Most listings are in or near Arkadelphia, Gurdon, Curtis.
Summary generated automatically from the source data on this page.
Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP25 of 43 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
43 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia Boy Scout Hut | Arkadelphia | 2002 |
| Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District | Arkadelphia | 2011 |
| Arkadelphia Confederate Monument | Arkadelphia | 1996 |
| Arkansas 51, Old, Curtis to Gum Springs | Curtis | 2004 |
| Arkansas 7/51 Bridge | Arkadelphia | 2006 |
| Bank of Amity, Old | Amity | 1991 |
| Barkman, James E. M., House | Arkadelphia | 1974 |
| Bayou Sel | Arkadelphia | 1974 |
| Biscoe, Nannie Gresham, House | Arkadelphia | 2004 |
| Boaz, Dr., House | Clear Spring | 1992 |
| Bozeman House | Arkadelphia | 1978 |
| Clark County Courthouse | Arkadelphia | 1978 |
| Clark County Library | Arkadelphia | 1974 |
| Clear Springs Tabernacle | Okolona | 1992 |
| DeGray Creek Bridge | Arkadelphia | 2010 |
| Domestic Science Building | Arkadelphia | 1982 |
| Estes, Horace, House | Gurdon | 1993 |
| Flanagin Law Office | Arkadelphia | 1977 |
| Gurdon Jail | Gurdon | 1989 |
| Habicht-Cohn-Crow House | Arkadelphia | 1985 |
| Henderson State University Historic District | Arkadelphia | 2023 |
| Henderson, Capt. Charles C., House | Arkadelphia | 1998 |
| Highway A-2 Bridges | Curtis | 2026 |
| Hoo Hoo Monument | Gurdon | 1999 |
| Hudson-Jones House | Arkadelphia | 1982 |
| John Duke Wells Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Building | Arkadelphia | 2025 |
| Kirksey, Loy, House | Fendley | 1992 |
| Little Missouri River Bridge | Prescott | 1990 |
| Magnolia Manor | Arkadelphia | 1972 |
| Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Arkadelphia | Arkadelphia | 1992 |
| Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot-Gurdon | Gurdon | 1992 |
| Okolona Colored High School Gymnasium | Okolona | 2011 |
| Peake High School | Arkadelphia | 2005 |
| Ronoake Baptist Church | Gurdon | 2011 |
| Rose Hill Cemetery | Arkadelphia | 1999 |
| Rosedale Plantation Barn | Arkadelphia | 2004 |
| Ross Site (3CL401) | Whelen Springs | 1985 |
| Ross. Jane. House | Arkadelphia | 2025 |
| Sandidge, June, House | Gurdon | 1993 |
| Thompson, C.E., General Store and House | Arkadelphia | 2001 |
| US 67 Bridge over Little Missouri River | Prescott | 2007 |
| US 67 Rest Area, Old | Curtis | 2006 |
| Young, W.H., House | Arkadelphia | 2006 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBClark was formed in 1819 (1819-06-01) from Arkansas.
CLARK created by Missouri Territory from ARKANSAS and non-county area; CLARK included territory in present Arkansas and Oklahoma. Act passed 15 Dec 1818; took effect 1 Jun 1819.
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusClark County population from 1820 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1820 | 1840 | 1860 | 1880 | 1900 | 1920 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,040 | 2,309 | 9,735 | 15,771 | 21,289 | 25,632 | 24,402 | 22,998 | 20,950 | 23,326 | 23,546 | 21,446 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS68 cemeteries and 7 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 68 of 68 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Alpine Cemetery |
| Arkadelphia Cemetery |
| Arnold Cemetery |
| Atchley Cemetery |
| Bethel Cemetery |
| Bethel Springs Cemetery |
| Bethlehem Cemetery |
| Bethlehem Cemetery |
| Bethsaida Cemetery |
| Bozeman Cemetery |
| Brown Cemetery |
| Brown Cemetery |
| Brushy Cemetery |
| Callaway Cemetery |
| Carter Cemetery |
| Clear Spring Cemetery |
| Copeland Ridge Cemetery |
| Curtis Cemetery |
| Davis Cemetery |
| Easley Cemetery |
| Ebenezer Cemetery |
| Edwards Cemetery |
| Gardner Cemetery |
| Golden Cemetery |
| Greenville Cemetery |
| Hart Cemetery |
| Hill Cemetery |
| Humphrey Cemetery |
| Jenkins Cemetery |
| Jones Cemetery |
| Jones Cemetery |
| Jordan Cemetery |
| Kansas Cemetery |
| Lee Cemetery |
| Lewis Randolph Grave |
| Littlejohn Cemetery |
| McAlly Cemetery |
| McClanahan Cemetery |
| Mitchell Cemetery |
| New Hope Cemetery |
| Okolona Cemetery |
| Old Rome Cemetery |
| Osborn Cemetery |
| Peeples Cemetery |
| Pettus Cemetery |
| Rawles Hill Cemetery |
| Rest Haven Memorial Gardens |
| Richland Cemetery |
| Richwoods Cemetery |
| Rodgers Cemetery |
| Rome Cemetery |
| Rose Hedge Cemetery |
| Rose Hill Cemetery |
| Rose Hill Cemetery |
| Ross Cemetery |
| Shiloh Cemetery |
| Sloan Cemetery |
| Springhill Cemetery |
| Straightway Cemetery |
| Strong Cemetery |
| Stroud Cemetery |
| Thomas Cemetery |
| Unity Cemetery |
| Vaden Cemetery |
| Wier Cemetery |
| Wilson Cemetery |
| Wimbley Cemetery |
| Wingfield Cemetery |
Historical populated places — 7 of 7
| Name |
|---|
| Britt |
| Elm |
| Hearn |
| Hebron |
| Keyton |
| Native |
| Smithton |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Civil War battlefields nearby
ABPPAmerican Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Civil War study areas near this county.
| Battlefield | Study acres | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin'S Ferry | 2,414 | 15.8 km |
| Prairie D'Ane | 30,522 | 34.4 km |
Source: NPS American Battlefield Protection Program Civil War Study Areas (public ArcGIS feature service).
Historical markers
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