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Clark County is a
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, located directly across the
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from
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,
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. At the 2020 census, the population was 121,093. The
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is Jeffersonville. Clark County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN
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History

Clark County lies on the north bank of the
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. A significant gateway to the state of
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, Clark County's settlement began in 1783. The state of
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rewarded General George Rogers Clark and his regiment for their victorious capture of Forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes from the British, by granting them of land. A small portion of this land, , became known as Clarksville, the first authorized American settlement in the
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, founded the next year in 1784.
Clark County Genealogical Records (accessed 21 January 2008)
Clark County was formed on 3 February 1801, with territory annexed from Knox County, Indiana, Knox, the first county formed in the Territory in 1790. This original area in Clark County was subsequently altered and reduced with the formation of other counties: Harrison (1808), Franklin, Jefferson, and Wayne (1811), Switzerland and Washington (1814), Jackson and Ripley (1816), Jennings (1817), Crawford and Randolph (1818), Fayette and Floyd (1819), Scott (1820), Union (1821), Decatur and Rush (1822). The first county seat was established in Springville, on April 7, 1801. Jeffersonville was platted in 1802, and on 9 June the Territorial Governor (
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) ordered that it be regarded as the county seat. However, on 14 December 1810, the seat designation was given to Charlestown, which retained the designation until 1873, when on 23 September the Jefforsonville mayor (
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) successfully campaigned for the county seat's return. Clark County was a hotbed for antislavery sentiment during the territorial period. In 1807, citizens petitioned Congress to uphold the legal prohibition of slavery established in the Northwest Ordinance in response to efforts by Harrison and his supporters to have the prohibition repealed. Many settlers were Quakers who had migrated from North Carolina to escape the oppressive conditions of the slave states and did not want to see slavery be established in Indiana. From its beginning Clark County's history, culture and growth have been linked to the development of the river. Early nineteenth-century steamboats transported goods to the upper Ohio, providing opportunities for commercial and industrial growth in the county. In 1832, James Howard founded the Howard shipyards making Clark County a leader in shipbuilding.
Clark County Government - History (19 March 2013; accessed 19 November 2013)
The railroad brought further economic growth. The Monon Railroad, Monon line spanned from New Albany to Chicago, and the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad provided Clark County and southern Indiana with access to the northern trading centers of Indianapolis and Chicago. Industries locating to Clark County during the nineteenth century included the
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and the Ford Plate Glass Company established in Jeffersonville in 1876. During the 1920s, Clark County attracted the
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to the Clarksville Riverfront. Colgate purchased the former
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in 1923. The company rehabilitated and adapted the building for its dedication in 1924. It stayed in business until early 2008. During
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the county prospered. The federal government began the Indiana Arsenal near Charlestown in 1940. Producing smokeless powder for the war effort, the arsenal employed up to 20,000. Howard shipyards was commissioned by the Navy to produce landing craft. Later Howard shipyards reorganized as Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company (
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) — a current major employer (1991). When the war ended, the county experienced significant residential and commercial growth, aided by the 1956 Interstate Act. The improved access provided by Interstate 65 encouraged additional subdivisions and shopping centers. Clark County history has been closely associated with the development of the
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. From its beginnings, Clark County relied on the river for economic opportunities. Clark County has diversified its economic base, lessened its dependency on the river, and continues to develop in new directions. However, the county still looks to the river as one link to its significant pioneer heritage.


Geography

Clark County lies on the east edge of Indiana; its eastern border abuts the northern border of the state of Kentucky (across the Ohio River). The terrain is low rolling hills, with the area either devoted to agriculture or urban development. The west part of the county is carved with drainages. The highest point on the terrain is a ridge WNW of Henryville near the border with Scott County, at 1,030' (314m) ASL. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of , of which (or 99.05%) is land and (or 0.96%) is water.


Adjacent counties

* Scott County - north * Jefferson County - northeast *
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- northeast *
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- east * Jefferson County, Kentucky - south * Floyd County - southwest * Washington County - west


Cities

* Charlestown * Jeffersonville


Towns

* Borden * Clarksville * Sellersburg * Utica


Census-designated places

* Henryville *
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* Arctic Springs * Belknap *
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* Black Diamond * Blue Lick * Broom Hill * Carwood * Cementville *
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* Vesta * Watson * Wilson


Extinct towns

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* Port Fulton * Springville


Townships

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* Carr * Charlestown * Jeffersonville * Monroe *
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Major highways

* Interstate 65 *
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* U.S. Route 31 * State Road 3 * State Road 60 * State Road 62 * State Road 160 * State Road 265 * State Road 362


Airport

*KJVY -
Clark Regional Airport Clark Regional Airport is a public use airport in Clark County, Indiana, United States. The airport is owned by the South Central Regional Airport Authority. It is located five nautical miles (9  km) north of the central business distri ...


Climate and weather

In recent years, average temperatures in Jeffersonville have ranged from a low of in January to a high of in July, although a record low of was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from in October to in May. Two towns in Clark County, Marysville and Henryville suffered major damage during the
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Government

For most of its history, Clark County was a Democratic-leaning county, its politics more in line with neighboring Kentucky than Indiana. However, the county voted for the national winner in all but 2 elections from 1924 to 2004 (1952, 1968). Since the start of the second millennium, the county has trended strongly Republican, moving away from its previous near-bellwether status. The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the
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, and by the
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. County Council: The seven-member county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts, and three are elected at large. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government. Courts: The Clark County Judicial System consists of 8 Courts: Clark Circuit Court (Judge Daniel Moore) Clark Superior Court #1 (Judge Vicki Carmichael) Clark Superior Court #2 (Judge Jerome Jacobi) Clark Superior Court #3 (Judge Joe P. Weber) Jeffersonville City Court - Office Expired December 31, 2015 Charlestown City Court (Judge George Waters) Clarksville Town Court (Judge Samuel Gwin) Sellersburg Town Court (Judge Thomas Lowe) By statute, the Circuit and Superior Courts have unlimited jurisdiction with the power to hear civil and criminal cases. City and Town Courts have jurisdiction to hear Ordinance violations and misdemeanor prosecutions, as well as civil actions where the amount in controversy does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). Judgments in the City and Town Courts may be appealed de novo to the Clark Circuit Court. In addition, Clark Superior Court #3 maintains a Small Claims Docket. Local Rules of Practice may also limit the ability of a Court to hear certain cases. Judgments in other Courts may be appealed to the Indiana Court of appeals or the Indiana Supreme Court. The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are assisted by 3 Magistrates, who are appointed and serve at the direction of the elected Judges. The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serve six-year terms. The City and Town Court Judges are elected to four-year terms on a partisan basis, and must reside within the City/Town. Felony and Misdemeanor prosecutions are filed by the Prosecuting Attorney, who is elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serves a term of four years. The current Prosecuting Attorney, Steven D. Stewart, has been in Office since 1989. County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including
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, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions must declare a
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affiliation and be residents of the county.


Elected county officials

Clark County is part of
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and is represented in Congress by
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districts 45 and 46; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 66, 70, 71, 72 and 73. Due to decadal redistricting and the 2022 general election, Clark County is now represented in the Indiana State General Assembly by District 45 Senator
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, District 66 Representative
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, District 70 Representative Karen Engleman, and District 71 Representative Rita Fleming. The Clark County Council has 5 elected officials (as of May 2018). The Clark County Council of 2019 includes: * Barbara Hollis (District 1) * Janne Newland (District 2) * Brittney Ferree (District 3) * Steve Doherty (District 4) * David Abbott (At-Large) * John Miller (At-Large) * Kevin Vissing (At-Large) * R. Scott Lewis (Attorney) The three elected Clark County Commissioners are (as of 2019): * Jack Coffman * Connie Sellers * Bryan Glover Other county office holders as determined by the 2022 general election: * Prosecutor: Jeremy Mull * Sheriff: Scottie Maples * Clerk: Ryan Lynch * Auditor: Danny Yost * Treasurer: Monty Snelling * Recorder: Steve Gill * Assessor: Butch Love * Surveyor: David Ruckman


Demographics

As of the
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, there were 110,232 people, 44,248 households, and 29,474 families in the county. The population density was . There were 47,776 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 87.1% white, 6.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.3% were
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, 13.0% were
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. Of the 44,248 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.4% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 37.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $58,090. Males had a median income of $43,053 versus $32,361 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,592. About 9.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the
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, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


2020 census


Education

There are three public school districts and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis that serve Clark County. The county is also served by two colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degrees.


Public school districts

Clarksville Community School Corp. * Clarksville Senior High School * Clarksville Middle School * Greenacres Elementary School * George Rogers Clark Elementary School (Closed 05/2010) West Clark Community School Corp. * Silver Creek High School * Borden Jr/Sr High School *
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* Borden Elementary School * Henryville Elementary School * Silver Creek Elementary School Greater Clark County Schools * Charlestown Senior High School * Jeffersonville High School * New Washington High School * Charlestown Middle School * New Washington Middle School * Parkview Middle School * River Valley Middle School * Bridgepoint Elementary School * Maple Elementary School * New Washington Elementary School * Northaven Elementary School * Parkwood Elementary School * Pleasant Ridge Elementary School * Jonathan Jennings Elementary School * Riverside Elementary School * Spring Hill Elementary School * Thomas Jefferson Elementary School * Utica Elementary School * Wilson Elementary School * Options Alternative School * Corden Porter School


Private schools

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Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School Our Lady of Providence High School is a coed Catholic high school in Clarksville, Indiana, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school first opened on September 12, 1951. Providence was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Exc ...
* St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School(K-7) * Sacred Heart of Jesus (PK-8) * St. John Paul II School(K-8)


Colleges and universities

* Ivy Tech State College (Non-profit) * Mid-America College of Funeral Services (Non-profit) * Ottawa University - Jeffersonville (Non-Profit)


See also

* Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area * Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area * National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Indiana


References


External links


Clark County government
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