Clarke County, Alabama

Clarke County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2010, 25,833 people lived there. The county seat is Grove Hill.

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. The county had many forts, built by settlers for protection during the Creek War (1813-1814). One of the most notable was Fort Sinquefield.

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.

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 43.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 43
 * [[Image:US 84.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 84
 * [[Image:Alabama 5.svg|20px]] State Route 5
 * [[Image:Alabama 69.svg|20px]] State Route 69
 * [[Image:Alabama 154.svg|20px]] State Route 154
 * [[Image:Alabama 177.svg|20px]] State Route 177
 * [[Image:Alabama 178.svg|20px]] State Route 178
 * [[Image:Alabama 295.svg|20px]] State Route 295

Border counties

 * Marengo County (north)
 * Wilcox County (northeast)
 * Monroe County (east)
 * Baldwin County (south)
 * Washington County (southwest)
 * Choctaw County (northwest)

Cities

 * Jackson
 * Thomasville

Towns

 * Coffeeville
 * Fulton
 * Grove Hill

Communities

 * Alma
 * Bashi
 * Campbell
 * Carlton
 * Dickinson
 * Gainestown
 * Gosport
 * Morvin
 * Suggsville
 * Tallahatta Springs
 * Toddtown
 * Walker Springs
 * Whatley

Former communities

 * Choctaw Corner
 * Clarkesville
 * Failetown