Clarksville High School - Tiger Claw Yearbook (Clarksville, TX)

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In the center of the square in Clarksville is a tall stately monument erected in the memory of confederate soldiers. Three historical markers have been placed around the square. One honors the members of the Con- federate Congress. The second marker honors Reverend William Stevenson who preached to Indians and Anglo-Americans in the area as early as 1815. The third marker tells of the importance of the Civil War stagecoach stop in Clarksville. Few people have not heard of the Hanging Tree located in the Clarksville Cemetery. The huge post oak tree stood as a grim reminder to the citizens in the 1830's that law and order was to be upheld in the frontier town of Clarksville. 4

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Captain James Clark founded Clarksville in 1834. Clarksville became the capital of the Red River District in 1836 and was recognized by the Republic of Texas as the county seat of Red River County in 1837. Captain Clark had come to Jonesboro in 1820 on a contract to feed Indians of the five civilized tribes. He was a statesman, businessman, peacemaker and soldier. Captain Clark, who fought in the Texas Revolution, is buried in the Clarksville Cemetery. Captain Clark's father, Benjamin Clark, is buried in the same family plot. Benjamin Clark was a Sergeant Major in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. His grave is the only veteran of the American Revolution whose grave has been located and marked in Red River County. Contents Opening Faculty Classes Personalities and Awards Organizations Spons Special Events Advertisements Information for the opening sec- tion and division pages was fur- nished by the Red River County Historical Society. 3

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As ihe frontier became more stable, early settlers started building homes and churches. Some of these still stand. The Doctor Look home was started around 1880, the W. L. Nunnely home in 1868, the DeMorse home in 1833, and the Tucker home in 1870. All of these beautiful old homes have either been restored or plans are in the process to do so. St. Paul Methodist Church was one of the first Negro churches in Texas. Since it was erected in 1883, six generations have worshipped there. The First United Presbyterian Church was organized at Old Shiloh in 1833. In 1858, it was moved to Clarksville. The present building was built in 1905. The class favorite pictures were taken in front of the building. 5