Clarksville is located in
Johnson County (of which it is the county seat) northwest of
Russellville between Lamar and Hartman along Highway 64 near the banks of the
Arkansas River and Lake Dardanelle.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 7,128, an increase of 1,295 since 1990.
Activities such as canoeing and float trips are available and there are several scenic highways throughout the region. Tourism is a large attraction to the area with summers filled with festivals, fairs and various shows. In July, Clarksville celebrates the Peach Festival, the oldest outdoor festival in the state of Arkansas.
