Clarksville is a Louisville suburb 5 minutes away from the city
Clarksville's population expanded rapidly over the course of the 20th century due to industrial development along the Ohio River. The Colgate-Palmolive factory was there, and although the factory has closed, the clock atop its roof continues to tick and is known as one of the largest clocks in the world. Most of the town's employers today are retail businesses, so many of the 22,000 residents use the John F. Kennedy Bridge for the short commute to Louisville. Top employers there include Ford Motor Company, the United Parcel Service and GE Appliances. "Everything that Louisville has to offer is within 5 minutes, but you're away from the busyness," says Realtor Michelle Schnell-Gammons, who sells homes in Clarksville with 1 Percent Lists Purple Door.
The city of Clarksville is located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
The city of Louisville is just across the river from Clarksville.
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Condos, midcentury ranch styles and early 20th-century homes in Clarksville
The median single-family home price is roughly $220,000, which is below the Louisville and national medians. Prices range from $100,000 for turn-of-the-20th-century fixer-uppers to $800,000 for homes from the 1990s. "The town's affordability makes it really appealing to first-time buyers," Schnell-Gammons says. "Southern Indiana, in general, has lower taxes than Jefferson County, so that's one advantage of living in Clarksville over Louisville." There is also a mix of bungalows, shotgun and midcentury ranch styles. On Clarksville's north end, there are developments with manufactured homes where properties are priced from $210,000 to $260,000. On the town's southernmost point, condos and apartments from the 1990s are priced from $190,000 to $660,000. Many of the neighborhoods are threatened by flooding. The town installed a $1.5 million floodgate in 2023 as part of its $4.5 million floodwall expansion project.
New construction is a common sight in Clarksville suburbs.
Yards for many homes in Clarksville are large and well maintained.
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Shopping and dining along Lewis and Clark Parkway
"Anything you need as far as shopping and dining are concerned is within minutes," Schnell-Gammons says. Eastern Boulevard and Lewis and Clark Parkway are lined with dining options, including fast-food joints and local spots that serve Indian, Chinese, Mexican and American fare. There are also big-box retailers like Kroger, Dillard's, Dick's Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops. Farther north, along Veterans Parkway, there are chain sit-down restaurants, drive-thru options and big-box grocery stores. But, perhaps the town's most unique dining feature is its Texas Roadhouse, which was the chain's first location.
Clarksville is a popular fishing location and residents can get gear at the Bass Pro Shops.
The Widow's Walk Ice Creamery is a popular spot among Clarksville residents for getting a cone.
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Dual credit courses at Indiana University Southeast
Clarksville Community School Corporation has a C Niche rating and a 92% graduation rate, which is just above the national average. The district's reading and math proficiencies are below state and national averages. The roughly 1,400 students are divided into one elementary, one middle and one high school. Some high-school-aged students within the district also attend the Renaissance Academy, a project-based learning school that allows students to take dual credit courses through Indiana University Southeast and Ivy Tech Sellersburg. The B Niche-rated Greater Clark County Schools also educates some of the area's students.
Clarksville Elementary School's highly-qualified staff strives to provide excellent education.
Clarksville High School's highly dedicated staff strives to prepare students for their future.
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Ample outdoor options along the Ohio River
The Falls of Ohio State Park and Interpretive Center brings about 160,000 visitors annually to Clarksville to see the world's largest prehistoric fossil bed. When the river is low, there are over 220 acres of exposed remains from a prehistoric coral reef. The spot is also significant because it is where Lewis and Clark launched their expedition across the continent in 1804. The explorers chose this area because it is west of the Falls of Ohio, a 26-foot drop known to inconvenience maritime travelers.
Paved trails in Clarksville connect public spaces offering playgrounds, a splash pad and tennis courts. In the summer, the town's most popular gathering spot is its aquatic center, which has a water slide and a pool. A paved path also connects a riverfront greenway to various parks with canoe launches, picnic areas and a replica of an 18th-century cabin. In addition to these features, the town has an 18-hole golf course, a softball complex, a community center, a recreational vehicle campground and several Little League fields.
Lapping Park is a 332-acre park in Clarksville, IN.
The Falls of the Ohio in Clarksville are an ancient fossil bed where visitors can explore.
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Clarksville offers drag racing and local theater performances
The Sports Dome Speedway hosts drag races and monster truck shows on the town's east side. The Clarksville Little Theatre at Colgate Park has staged locally produced plays and musicals since 1947. The Derby Dinner Playhouse stages theatrical productions and serves plates of roast beef and peanut butter pie.
04 Derby Dinner Playhouse Wide still
Dressing up is par for the course at the Kentucky Derby.
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Important to know
Norton Clark Hospital is just across Interstate 65, which runs along the town's eastern border. Louisville International Airport is about 15 minutes south of Clarksville via I-65.
According to FBI data, Clarksville's violent and property crime rates have dramatically dropped over the past decade.
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