Historic Clarksville Missouri

Clarksville Missouri is located about an hour and a half drive from St. Louis, along the scenic Great River Road, Highway 79. It is a historic town, one that had its beginnings in the early 1800's when people from Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky settled in the area and established Clarksville as a river port. Clarksville has gone through many changes since then, and through the efforts of its citizens, the downtown business district has been renovated and is now on the National Register of Historical Places. Visitors can take a self-guided walking tour which takes them past beautifully restored buildings housing artist, antique shops, jewelry boutiques, glass blowers, furniture craftsmen and much more. Clarksville is also recognized as wonderful place for bird watchers! Just north of the town is the Mississippi Flyway which is used by almost half of all North American waterfowl during their annual migrations. Winter brings the magnificent Bald Eagle to the area.

Clarksville Annual Events

Clarksville has many events throughout the year. In previous years, these are some of the festivals that have been held:

-Eagle Days--January--Eagle watching is available at numerous locations around the city. One popular location is at Riverfront Park, where spotting scopes, naturalists and bonfires are usually available, and live eagle programs are presented throughout the day.

-Chili Cookoff--June--This chili competition is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and brings cooks from around the country to Clarksville to compete for the chance to be in the World Cookoff in Reno, Nevada. Visitors can enjoy sampling the different varieties of chilies.

-Applefest--Second Weekend in October--There is a parade, tons of crafters and other vendors, an Apple Bake-off contest, delicious food, local artists at work, the annual art show, and tours of the historic Elgin/Cottrell House.

-And others, check website for current year's events.

Historic Clarksville, Missouri Address and Phone Numbers

City Hall
111 Howard Street
Clarksville, MO 63336
573-242-3336

Clarksville Chamber of Commerce
304 N. Second St., Route 79
Clarksville, MO 63336
573-242-3945

Historic Clarksville Missouri Related Links:

Clarksville Missouri Website, Visit Clarksville Missouri Chamber Facebook page

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