Clark County Courthouse

Clark County Courthouse has served as the seat of county government since its construction in 1899. An excellent example of Romanesque architecture, it features a six-story clock tower, three hexagon towers, and arched windows. It was designed by architect Charles Thompson and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Clark County was founded on December 15, 1818. It was named after William Clark, one of the two leaders of the Lewis and Clarke Expedition, which explored the Louisiana Territory from 1804 to 1806. Clark served as governor of the Missouri Territory, which included Arkansas, from 1813-1820. Arkadelphia became the county seat in 1842 after being located in the town of Greenville. The courthouse stands on the same location as the previous one. Its construction attracted settlers to the area and as a result, the town grew. The courthouse continues to be an important focal point for the city.

"Clark County." The Historical Marker Database. Accessed August 7, 2021. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=121379.

Millwer, Frezil. "Clark County Courthouse." National Park Service - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form. December 1, 1978. https://www.arkansasheritage.com/docs/default-source/national-registry/CL0354-pdf.