Clarksville, Arkansas

Clarksville, Arkansas
Old train station in Clarksville
Location of Clarksville in Johnson County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°27′24″N 93°28′49″W / 35.45667°N 93.48028°W / 35.45667; -93.48028
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyJohnson
Settled1819
EstablishedNovember 1836
Area
  Total
18.84 sq mi (48.78 km2)
  Land18.22 sq mi (47.18 km2)
  Water0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2)
Elevation
367 ft (112 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
9,381
  Density514.99/sq mi (198.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC−06:00 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP code
72830
Area codes479
FIPS code05-14140
GNIS feature ID2404060
Websitewww.clarksvillear.gov

Clarksville is a city in Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 9,178, up from 7,719 in 2000. As of 2018, the estimated population was 9,743. The city is the county seat of Johnson County. It is nestled between the Arkansas River and the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, and Interstate 40 and US Highway 64 intersect within the city limits. Clarksville-Johnson County is widely known for its peaches, scenic byways and abundance of natural outdoor recreational activities.