It was named for the territorial governor, William Clark, the former explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
It was named for the territorial governor, William Clark, the former explorer of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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It comprised, roughly, all of the present Clark, Hot Spring, Garland, Pike and Dallas counties. {1} The Arkansas Territory wasn't created until July 4, 1819. [2}
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It comprised, roughly, all of the present Clark, Hot Spring, Garland, Pike and Dallas counties. The Arkansas Territory wasn't created until July 4, 1819.
Early county seats were at or near the homes of Jacob Barkman on the Caddo River and Adam Stroud near Hollywood, and the town of Biscoeville.
Early county seats were at or near the homes of Jacob Barkman on the Caddo River and Adam Stroud near Hollywood, and the town of Biscoeville.