Clark County was established in 1818 and was one of the five counties in existence when Arkansas Territory was created in 1819. It was named for William Clark, best known as a leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and governor of Missouri Territory. The county seat is Arkadelphia.

A list of the Clark County records microfilm available at the Arkansas State Archives can be found in our County records microfilm collection.

The results below are automatically collected from materials on this site that have been tagged with the Geographical Area of “Clark County (Ark.)” This list does not include all of the Arkansas State Archives’ materials regarding this county, but provides a starting point for research. Please click on each title below to learn more about it and the collection to which it belongs.

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Books from 1840

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1840 January 18: James S. Ward, Clerk of Clark County, to Governor James S. Conway, Notification of vacancy in office of Coroner in Clark County

Submissions from 1836

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John L. Hemphill papers, 1825-1836

This collection contains financial documents related to John Hemphill. It includes receipts, a promissory note, a bill, and a notice to Nancy Hemphill to settle his estate.

Submissions from 1833

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Clark County (Ark.) appointment to examine witness, 1833

This collection contains one legal document.

Books from 1832

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1833 May 29: James H. Crow, Major, Clark County Militia, to William S. Fulton, Report of Militia

Submissions from 1829

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Clark County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829

This census was conducted by the Clark County, Arkansas, sheriff in 1829.

Submissions from 1827

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Giles Kelly estate papers, 1827

This collection consists of a receipt from the Giles Kelly Estate in Clark County to Elijah Kelly for services as administrator of the estate.

Books from 1826

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1826 January 20: Chester Ashley and A. H. Sevier to Governor Izard, Reporting misconduct of John Williams, Justice of the Peace, Warm Spring Township, Clark County

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Territorial judgment, Samuel Hall v. James Ball

Submissions from 1825

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Ambrose Sevier bond, 1825

This collection contains one bond for an unspecified amount to Andrew Finey of Clark County (Ark.) from Ambrose Sevier and James Ball, dated November 17, 1825.

Submissions from 1820

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Clark County (Ark.) sheriff's bond, 1820

This collection contains one bond for Jerimiah Posten and James Cummins to Moses Graham, sheriff of Clark County, Arkansas Territory, dated April 27, 1820.

Submissions from 1819

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David Fish arrest warrant, 1819

This collection contains an arrest warrant for David Fish