Clarksville, TN is the fifth largest city in Tennessee behind 
“Established in 1784 as a station between the Cumberland and Red Rivers, Clarksville has seen extended growth in its population since its humble beginnings.” (6 Biggest)
One year later, Clarksville became a town according Citytown.”It was incorporated as a town in 1785.”“In 1855, Clarksville was incorporated as a city and during the latter part of the century, became well known for its production of dark fired tobacco.” (Citytown)
Clarksville was named for Revolutionary War hero General George Rogers Clark”(Citytown)
According to IN.gov, Clark faced many debts after the war, and at the time of his death, he was left only witth his land in Clarksville. ”Clark had assumed personal responsibility for many expenses incurred in his campaigns and was never able to obtain full repayment from Virginia or the United States Congress.” (Ihb)
Clarksville has been home to many who have done remarkable things like General Clark, including Brena Vineyard Runyon, the founder of the first women’s bank, Wilma Rudolph, Olympic winner.
