Clarke County, Alabama
Clarke County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2020, 23,087 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Grove Hill.
| Clarke County, Alabama | |
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 Location in the state of Alabama | |
 Alabama's location in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | December 10, 1812 |
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| Seat | Grove Hill |
| Largest City | Jackson |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,253 sq mi (3,245 km²) 1,238 sq mi (3,206 km²) 14 sq mi (36 km²), 1.1 |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.clarkecountyal.com | |
| Named for: John Clarke | |
History
Clarke County was formed on December 10, 1812 by the Mississippi Territory. It is named in honor of General John Clarke of Georgia, who was later elected governor of that state.[2] The county had many forts, built by settlers for protection during the Creek War (1813-1814). One of the most notable was Fort Sinquefield.[3]
The first county seat was Clarkesville, formed in 1820. The seat was moved to Macon, later renamed Grove Hill, in 1831. During the American Civil War, the county was notable for its salt production.[2]
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Border counties
- Marengo County (north)
- Wilcox County (northeast)
- Monroe County (east)
- Baldwin County (south)
- Washington County (southwest)
- Choctaw County (northwest)
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References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Clarke County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Clarke County: A Brief History". Clarke County Historical Museum. Retrieved 3 January 2009.
- ↑ "Fort Sinquefield". Clarke County Historical Museum. Retrieved July 27, 2011.