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ClarksvilleMontgomery County,Tennessee"Gateway to the New South"The Tennessee state capital is Nashville. What would you like to know about Clarksville
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The population of Clarksville is approximately 89,243 (1995).
The amount of land area in Clarksville is 189.252 sq. kilometers.
Clarksville elevation is 500 feet above sea level.
Return to Index Clarksville location: about 40 miles northwest of Nashville, off I-24 in central Tennessee.
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The weather in Clarksville is four seasons. Here is a weather page for Clarksville. History & History Related Items Clarksville history: Adjacent to Fort Campbell Is the city of Clarksville, Tennessee, the county seat of Montgomery County. Founded in 1784 and named for General George Rogers Clark, frontier fighter and Revolutionary War hero, Clarksville was established as a town in 1785 by the North Carolina Assembly. Tennessee was granted statehood in 1796 and Clarksville was incorporated as a town with elected officials in the year 1819. From the days of Indian massacres to the present days of peace and prosperity, Clarksville's history has been colorful and eventful. See this link for a history of Clarksville. Return to Index Clarksville attractions: For a free brochure, please call 800 530-2487 Excellent hunting conditions, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area for hiking and picnicing. Cave tours are also given from March through summer. Near Barkley, Cheatham, Old Hickory and Percy Priest Lakes for great choices in fishing. McGregor Park has the Queen of Clarksville Riverboat, a 150 passenger paddlewheeler, for rides. Clarksville is host each year to the Old Time Fiddlers Championship. The event held in late March attracts people from around the country to one of the largest championships of its kind. Customs House Museum and Cultural Center Dunbar Cave Natural Area Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum Emerald Hill Smith-Trahern Mansion Return to Index Clarksville economy: varied. As of 2006, it is the 17th fastest growing city in the USA. Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council. Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Tennessee
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