Clark County

Clark County was formed in 1818. It was named for William Clark, Governor of the Missouri Territory and partner on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The county seat is Arkadelphia. The landscape of the county is hilly terrain in the north, and rolling, pine-covered hills in the south. Agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism comprise the economic base. DeGray Lake, located in the northern part of the county, along with DeGray State Park, attracts visitors and offers a wide variety of recreational activities. Two Universities, Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State, are located in Arkadelphia. As of the 2000 census, Clark County had a population of 23,546 residents.