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Clarksville, Missouri

The Clarksville Museum, operated by a volunteer board, covers the history of the town from its founding in 1817 by displaying artifacts and other memorabilia. Exhibits include life on the Mississippi River, steamboats, the effects of the great floods of the past, and the different occupations and home life of past residents.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

River Heritage and Visitor Center

The Clarksville Tourist Information Center serves to showcase attractions and sights for those traveling the Great River Road. It overlooks the U. S. Lock and Dam #24, providing a close vantage point to view all river boat and barge traffic and a 'front row seat'

Clarksville, MO Visitors Centers

The Great River Road Scenic Byway

The mighty Mississippi was the lifeblood of many Missouri towns for over a century. The Missouri Great River Road is a route with stories to tell and a history to preserve. Civil War History and the movement west are just two of the great American stories that the byway has to tell.

Clarksville, MO Scenic Byways

Clarksville Museum

The Clarksville Museum, operated by a volunteer board, covers the history of the town from its founding in 1817

Clarksville, MO Museums

Historic Downtown District

The commercial district in Clarksville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Clarksville, MO Historic Districts


Things to do near Clarksville, MO

Candles Make Scents

Features hand-carved candles. Stop by and watch a carving demonstration given daily. Educational and interesting for all ages...

Lake of the Oaks

Recreational living year-round or weekend getaway. Enjoy amenities, 3/4-mi. long lake, sand beach, swimming, boating, fishing...

Mark Twain Cave

Made world famous by Mark Twain in his stories about Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher being lost in the cave where Injun Joe hid...

Bethel German Colony

Bethel was the most successful communal colony in the State of Missouri, founded by Dr. Wilhelm Keil in 1844. Today, this ti...