CLARKSVILLE and Red River County

are older than the State of Texas. Red River County once encompassed all or part of 39 different counties in present Northeast Texas. James Clark founded Clarksville in 1833. Red River County was established in 1837 and in 1838, Clarksville became the county seat. Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and Stephen F. Austin all entered Texas through Red River County, thus our claim as the “Gateway To Texas”. Our recently restored historic Red River County Courthouse was built in 1884 85 with records dating back to the days of the Republic of Texas. The First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, formed in 1833, is the oldest Protestant congregation in Texas. Clarksville is a Texas Main Street City, a National Main Street City, a Texas Yes City and a Preserve America Community.  Our historic downtown square beckons you to visit our antique shops, wood carver shop, museums of history, art galleries and restaurants. Tour the home of Charles DeMorse known as “The Father of Texas Journalism”, Miss Belle’s House, the Old Jail Museum, the Lennox House, the Clarksville Cemetery with the first burial dating back to 1836, and First Presbyterian Church. Come visit us soon. You’ll like our hospitality…we guarantee it!

The Historic Red River County
Chamber of Commerce
101 N. Locust
Clarksville, TX 75426

(903) 427 2645

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www.redriver.net