| Clarksville, also known as Dolson, is located approximately 10 mile east of
Westfield and 7 miles northwest of
Marshall on Clarksville road.
It is surrounded by the Dolson Prairie, named after early settlers of the
Dolson Family.
A post office was established at Dolson on Feb. 15, 1851. It was
changed to Clarksville on Aug. 27, 1861 and back to Dolson on April 2,
1862. The P.O. was discontinued Feb. 15, 1907. The town is now
known again as Clarksville.
See Also:
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and Clark County, 1907 |