Clarke County, Alabama

Clarke County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,087. The county seat is Grove Hill. The county's largest city is Jackson. The county was created by the legislature of the Mississippi Territory in 1812. It is named in honor of General John Clarke of Georgia, who was later elected governor of that state.

Clarke County
Clarke County Courthouse in Grove Hill
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°40′25″N 87°50′17″W
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 10, 1812
Named forJohn Clarke
SeatGrove Hill
Largest cityJackson
Area
  Total1,253 sq mi (3,250 km2)
  Land1,238 sq mi (3,210 km2)
  Water14 sq mi (40 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total23,087
  Estimate 
(2023)
22,337
  Density18/sq mi (7.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.clarkecountyal.com
  • County Number 16 on Alabama Licence Plates

The county museum is housed in the Alston-Cobb House in Grove Hill.

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