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Known as the "Father of Texas Journalism," Colonel DeMorse founded The Northern Standard, participated in the Civil War, and was the first president of the Texas Press and Editorial Association.

The Gothic Greek Revival home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is privately owned. Drive-by viewing of restored home is one block north of town square.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old Church Theatre

The Gothic stone building that is the Old Church Theatre in Clarksville was built in the 1920's as the spiritual home of a small congregation of Red River County members of the Episcopal Church. Regular services were held in the historic building until the 1980'

Clarksville, TX Theatres

Red River County Courthouse

The Red River County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, dates from 1885, with its massive walls and turrets of yellow sandstone, and a remarkable clock tower. Affectionately called "Old Red," the clock ran smoothly until 1961

Clarksville, TX Historic Courthouses

Col. Charles DeMorse Home

Known as the "Father of Texas Journalism," Colonel DeMorse founded The Northern Standard, participated in the Civil War, and was the first president of the Texas Press and Editorial Association. The Gothic Greek Revival home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Clarksville, TX Historic Homes

Red River County Jail Museum

The Red River County Historical Society owns two homes and the Red River County Jail Museum. Miss Belle's House is one of the oldest existing structures in the county. Built in 1874, the house is a combination of the Greek Revival and Victorian styles of architecture. The Lennox house, built in 1898

Clarksville, TX Museums

Clarksville Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Clarksville, TX Golf Courses

Things to do near Clarksville, TX

Trails Of Frisco Golf Club, The

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Amon G. Carter Fishing

The best time to catch largemouth bass is in the spring and fall. These are two very different lakes. The old side stays mudd...

Sycamore Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

North Elm Cemetery

Many of the Settlers of North Elm came from Alabama beginning in 1867, including John George LaGrone (1792-1870), whose dated...

Moments-In-Time Hike and Bike Trail

The City of Granbury Hike and Bike Trail(eight foot wide cement pathway) is over two miles traversing from our Lambert Branch...