Clark County, County administrative division in southern Indiana, United States.
Description
Clark County is an administrative division in southern Indiana that includes Jeffersonville as its main city, along with smaller towns, farming areas, and residential communities. The region lies along the Ohio River, which creates a natural border with Kentucky.
History
The county was established in 1801 as part of the early administrative organization of Indiana Territory during its settlement period. Its growth was closely tied to transportation and commerce along the Ohio River corridor.
Culture
Local communities maintain their heritage through regular township meetings, county fairs, and seasonal celebrations that bring together residents from Jeffersonville and surrounding areas.
Practical
Jeffersonville serves as the county seat where administrative services for residents are located. The area is easily explored by car, with bridges crossing the Ohio River providing connections to Kentucky.
Did you know?
The position along the Ohio River creates a natural border with Kentucky, connecting Indiana to Louisville through multiple bridges and transportation routes.
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Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area
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Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
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Louisville Water Tower
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McAlpine Locks and Dam
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Sherman Minton Bridge
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Locust Grove
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Lewis and Clark Bridge
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Colgate Clock
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E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
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Zachary Taylor House
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Kentucky & Indiana Terminal Bridge
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Charlestown State Park
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Culbertson Mansion
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11.5 km
Lincliff
21.1 km
Fourteenth Street Bridge
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Deam Lake State Recreation Area
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Old Jeffersonville Historic District
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Town Clock Church
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Boxhill
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Squire Earick House
23.9 km
John Work House and Mill Site
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Pewee Valley Confederate Cemetery
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