CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 4, 2022) – The new statue honoring Clarksville’ “Rosie the Riveter” has only been up for a few months, but it is already starting to receive state-wide recognition. The statue was unveiled in Ashland Park back in September during a special celebration hosted by the Town’s Historic Preservation Commission. Designed and created...
CLARKSVILLE, IN (September 22, 2022) – Do you know where the original town of Clarksville was located? To preserve the history and tell the story of the original town’s location, the Clarksville Historic Preservation Commission installed an original Town map on a large concrete stone near the Town’s eastern boundary. The stone and map can...
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 8, 2022) –The Town Council of Clarksville, Indiana, passed a resolution Tuesday night, allowing Town staff and attorneys to move forward with condemnation for the abandoned Colgate plant located at 1410 South Clark Boulevard. Known in the region for the prominent Colgate clock, the site once housed the State of Indiana’s first...
CLARKSVILLE, IN (May 27, 2022) – Amateur radio enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a special June event to commemorate Lewis and Clark’s historic trip to explore the west. The event is sponsored by the Clark County Amateur Radio Club, with support and participation from clubs in all 16 states along the historic...
CLARKSVILLE, IN (April 14, 2022) – Through the work of retired librarian Bob Glass and the cooperation of the Clarksville Historical Preservation Commission, many historical materials from the Town of Clarksville Archives have been digitized. The project was made possible with funding from the Town of Clarksville. The collection was originally created by the Clarksville...
