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.
Books from 1840
Submissions from 1836
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
Clark County (Ark.) appointment to examine witness, 1833
This collection contains one legal document.
Books from 1832
1833 May 29: James H. Crow, Major, Clark County Militia, to William S. Fulton, Report of Militia
Submissions from 1829
Clark County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted by the Clark County, Arkansas, sheriff in 1829.
Submissions from 1827
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
Territorial judgment, Samuel Hall v. James Ball
Submissions from 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
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
David Fish arrest warrant, 1819
This collection contains an arrest warrant for David Fish