48-455: Greater Clark County Schools is a public school district serving sections of Clark County, Indiana . The district is the largest in the county, out of three, and one of the largest in southern Indiana. The district operates 20 schools located in Jeffersonville , Utica , Charlestown , New Washington , and Clarksville . The current superintendent is Mark Laughner. The corporation is led by
96-450: A party affiliation and be residents of the county. Clark County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district and is represented in Congress by Republican Trey Hollingsworth .; Indiana Senate districts 45 and 46; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 66, 70, 71, 72 and 73. Due to decadal redistricting and the 2022 general election, Clark County is now represented in
144-551: A leader in shipbuilding. The railroad brought further economic growth. The Monon line spanned from New Albany to Chicago, and the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad provided Clark County and southern Indiana with access to the northern trading centers of Indianapolis and Chicago. Industries locating to Clark County during the nineteenth century included the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana and
192-448: A superintendent, who oversees the day-to-day operation of the district and is appointed by the school board; the board, elected at large in the district's service area, has responsibility for fiscal matters, hiring, firing, and other responsibilities. School board elections are non-partisan, and members serve four year terms. A number of programs and departments fall under the superintendent's direction. They are: As of 2019, GCCS operates
240-404: A total of twenty schools, including twelve elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and two alternative schools. Two of the middle and high schools are combined into one building. As of April 2019, a new elementary school is under construction in downtown Jeffersonville; when completed, this school will replace Spring Hill and Maple Elementary Schools. The school will be open by
288-619: Is Class 3A except for the soccer teams, which are Class 2A; Jeffersonville High School is part of the Hoosier Hills Conference, and is in Class 4A except for football, which is Class 6A, and the soccer teams, which are Class 2A, and New Washington Middle/High School is part of the Southern Athletic Conference and is class A; football and soccer are not part of New Washington's athletic offerings. Jeffersonville High School won
336-578: Is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana in the United States. The oldest county in Indiana, it was one of two original counties created in the Northwest Territory in 1790, alongside St. Clair County, Illinois . Knox County was gradually reduced in size as subsequent counties were established. It was established in its present configuration when Daviess County was partitioned off (February 2, 1818). At
384-571: Is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County Council The seven-member county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts, and three are elected at large. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries,
432-431: Is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls the county's spending and revenue collection. Representatives are elected from county districts to four-year terms. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in
480-457: Is elected county-wide to a four-year term. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county. Knox County is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district , Indiana Senate districts 39 and 48, and Indiana House of Representatives districts 45 and 64. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 38,440 people, 15,249 households, and 9,725 families in
528-462: Is land and 8.01 square miles (20.7 km ) (or 1.53%) is water. The county's west border is defined by the south-flowing Wabash River, and its east border is defined by the south-southwest-flowing White River . Its southwesternmost point occurs at the confluence of the two rivers, near Mount Carmel, Illinois . The terrain consists of verdant low-rolling hills, largely devoted to agriculture. Its highest points (around 620 feet/190 meters ASL) occur in
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#1732876241114576-497: The 1956 Interstate Act . The improved access provided by Interstate 65 encouraged additional subdivisions and shopping centers. Clark County history has been closely associated with the development of the Ohio River . From its beginnings, Clark County relied on the river for economic opportunities. Clark County has diversified its economic base, lessened its dependency on the river, and continues to develop in new directions. However,
624-526: The 2020 United States Census , the county population was 36,282. The county seat is Vincennes . Knox County comprises the Vincennes, IN Micropolitan Statistical Area . In 1790, Winthrop Sargent , Secretary of Northwest Territory , organized Knox County, the fourth in the Northwest Territory . It was named for Major General Henry Knox , who had completed his term as second U.S. Secretary of War
672-504: The Indiana State General Assembly by District 45 Senator Chris Garten , District 66 Representative Zach Payne , District 70 Representative Karen Engleman , and District 71 Representative Rita Fleming . The Clark County Council has 5 elected officials (as of May 2018). The Clark County Council of 2019 includes: The three elected Clark County Commissioners are (as of 2019): Other county office holders as determined by
720-659: The Louisville/Jefferson County , KY –IN Metropolitan Statistical Area . Clark County lies on the north bank of the Ohio River . A significant gateway to the state of Indiana , Clark County's settlement began in 1783. The state of Virginia rewarded General George Rogers Clark and his regiment for their victorious capture of Forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes from the British, by granting them 150,000 acres (610 km ) of land. A small portion of this land, 1,000 acres (4.0 km ), became known as Clarksville ,
768-451: The tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012 . For most of its history, Clark County was a Democratic-leaning county, its politics more in line with neighboring Kentucky than Indiana. However, the county voted for the national winner in all but 2 elections from 1924 to 2004 (1952, 1968). Since the start of the second millennium, the county has trended strongly Republican, moving away from its previous near-bellwether status. The county government
816-411: The 15,249 households, 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.2% were non-families, and 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 38.5 years. The median income for a household in
864-407: The 1992-1993 boys' basketball, 2010-2011 girls' 4A basketball, and the 1974-1975 and 1976-1977 girls' track championships. Clark County, Indiana Clark County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana , located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville , Kentucky . At the 2020 census , the population was 121,093. The county seat is Jeffersonville . Clark County is part of
912-571: The 2022 general election: As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 110,232 people, 44,248 households, and 29,474 families in the county. The population density was 295.6 inhabitants per square mile (114.1 inhabitants/km ). There were 47,776 housing units at an average density of 128.1 units per square mile (49.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.1% white, 6.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.9% of
960-480: The Archdiocese of Indianapolis that serve Clark County. The county is also served by two colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degrees. Clarksville Community School Corp. West Clark Community School Corp. Greater Clark County Schools 38°29′N 85°43′W / 38.48°N 85.72°W / 38.48; -85.72 Knox County, Indiana Indiana county number 42 Knox County
1008-693: The Ford Plate Glass Company established in Jeffersonville in 1876. During the 1920s, Clark County attracted the Colgate-Palmolive Company to the Clarksville Riverfront. Colgate purchased the former Indiana Reformatory building in 1923. The company rehabilitated and adapted the building for its dedication in 1924. It stayed in business until early 2008. During World War II the county prospered. The federal government began
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#17328762411141056-529: The French system, which employs non-cardinal compass points. Knox and Clark counties are the only ones laid out in this fashion. Knox County lies on the west edge of the state; its western border abuts the eastern border of Illinois across the Wabash River . According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 524.04 square miles (1,357.3 km ), of which 516.03 square miles (1,336.5 km ) (or 98.47%)
1104-535: The Indiana Arsenal near Charlestown in 1940. Producing smokeless powder for the war effort, the arsenal employed up to 20,000. Howard shipyards was commissioned by the Navy to produce landing craft. Later Howard shipyards reorganized as Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company ( Jeffboat ) — a current major employer (1991). When the war ended, the county experienced significant residential and commercial growth, aided by
1152-750: The amount in controversy does not exceed five hundred dollars ($ 500). Judgments in the City and Town Courts may be appealed de novo to the Clark Circuit Court. In addition, Clark Superior Court #3 maintains a Small Claims Docket. Local Rules of Practice may also limit the ability of a Court to hear certain cases. Judgments in other Courts may be appealed to the Indiana Court of appeals or the Indiana Supreme Court. The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are assisted by 3 Magistrates, who are appointed and serve at
1200-423: The annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of
1248-603: The commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government. Courts The Clark County Judicial System consists of 8 Courts: By statute, the Circuit and Superior Courts have unlimited jurisdiction with the power to hear civil and criminal cases. City and Town Courts have jurisdiction to hear Ordinance violations and misdemeanor prosecutions, as well as civil actions where
1296-630: The county government's functions. Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The court judge is elected to a four-year term, and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable, who is elected county-wide to a four-year term. Some court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court . County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer, recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk . Each
1344-483: The county seat's return. Clark County was a hotbed for antislavery sentiment during the territorial period. In 1807, citizens petitioned Congress to uphold the legal prohibition of slavery established in the Northwest Ordinance in response to efforts by Harrison and his supporters to have the prohibition repealed. Many settlers were Quakers who had migrated from North Carolina to escape the oppressive conditions of
1392-457: The county still looks to the river as one link to its significant pioneer heritage. Clark County lies on the east edge of Indiana; its eastern border abuts the northern border of the state of Kentucky (across the Ohio River). The terrain is low rolling hills, with the area either devoted to agriculture or urban development. The west part of the county is carved with drainages. The highest point on
1440-437: The county was $ 47,697 and the median income for a family was $ 51,534. Males had a median income of $ 40,553 versus $ 27,201 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,381. About 12.6% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over. In 2005, Knox County had 998 business units and 16,240 jobs. The largest employing industry in
1488-431: The county was education and health services (including both public and private employment) with almost 34 percent of total industry employment. Trade, transportation, and utilities came in second with over 22 percent of total industry employment. Manufacturing showed the most job growth and the largest percentage gain since 2001, increasing 316 jobs or almost 21 percent. The 2005 all industry earnings average for Knox County
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1536-485: The county, and serves a term of four years. The current Prosecuting Attorney, Steven D. Stewart, has been in Office since 1989. County officials The county has several other elected offices, including prosecuting attorney , sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk . These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions must declare
1584-523: The county. The population density was 74.5 inhabitants per square mile (28.8/km ). There were 17,038 housing units at an average density of 33.0 per square mile (12.7/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.9% white, 2.6% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.9% were German, 19.9% were American, 13.0% were Irish, and 9.1% were English. Of
1632-534: The direction of the elected Judges. The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serve six-year terms. The City and Town Court Judges are elected to four-year terms on a partisan basis, and must reside within the City/Town. Felony and Misdemeanor prosecutions are filed by the Prosecuting Attorney, who is elected on a partisan basis, must reside within
1680-558: The district's auxiliary and administrative buildings are located in Jeffersonville. As of the 2012–2013 school year, the overall graduation rate for GCCS was 90.2%, above the state average. 58.1% of students received free or reduced lunch, above the state average. School athletics are largely overseen at the individual school level. Charlestown High School is a part of the Indiana High School Athletic Association Mid-Southern Conference, and
1728-721: The first authorized American settlement in the Northwest Territory , founded the next year in 1784. Clark County was formed on February 3, 1801, with territory annexed from Knox , the first county formed in the Territory in 1790. This original area in Clark County was subsequently altered and reduced with the formation of other counties: Harrison (1808), Franklin, Jefferson, and Wayne (1811), Switzerland and Washington (1814), Jackson and Ripley (1816), Jennings (1817), Crawford and Randolph (1818), Fayette and Floyd (1819), Scott (1820), Union (1821), Decatur and Rush (1822). The first county seat
1776-465: The form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county. The commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the legislative acts of the County Council, collecting revenue, and managing
1824-751: The hills midway between Bruceville and Bicknell . In recent years, the average temperature in Vincennes has ranged from a low of 20 °F (−7 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.51 inches (64 mm) in February to 5.13 inches (130 mm) in May. The county government
1872-420: The jobs, the services sector is rapidly growing. Knox County's ground breaking Pathways Program insures a well-trained, highly motivated labor force. Knox County encompasses an area that attracts approximately 300,000 potential employees within an easy commute. Because of the proximity of the surrounding counties, and ease of access to the Vincennes area, businesses routinely draw from a labor force that lies within
1920-422: The population. In terms of ancestry, 24.3% were German , 15.0% were Irish , 13.0% were American , and 9.8% were English . Of the 44,248 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.4% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
1968-565: The previous September. Knox County was created prior to the formation of the Indiana Territory . When it was created, Knox County extended to Canada and encompassed all or part of the present states of Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. When the Illinois Territory was formed in 1809, the portions of Knox County beyond the Wabash River became Saint Clair County, Illinois . Many of Knox County townships and lots were surveyed with
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2016-658: The same name in different states (Jefferson County Indiana and Kentucky)- Source: In recent years, average temperatures in Jeffersonville have ranged from a low of 25 °F (−4 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −22 °F (−30 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 107 °F (42 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.79 inches (71 mm) in October to 4.88 inches (124 mm) in May. Two towns in Clark County, Marysville and Henryville suffered major damage during
2064-462: The slave states and did not want to see slavery be established in Indiana. From its beginning Clark County's history, culture and growth have been linked to the development of the river. Early nineteenth-century steamboats transported goods to the upper Ohio, providing opportunities for commercial and industrial growth in the county. In 1832, James Howard founded the Howard shipyards making Clark County
2112-614: The start of the 2020–2021 school year. One school in the district's service area, Sacred Heart School in Jeffersonville, is operated by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students in Clarksville attend either GCCS or Clarksville Community School Corporation , depending on the section of the town they live in. All high school juniors and seniors can attend the Prosser Career Education Center, located in nearby New Albany and operated by New Albany-Floyd County Schools. Most of
2160-464: The terrain is a ridge WNW of Henryville near the border with Scott County , at 1,030 ft (310 m) ASL. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 376.45 square miles (975.0 km ), of which 372.86 square miles (965.7 km ) (or 99.05%) is land and 3.60 square miles (9.3 km ) (or 0.96%) is water. Clark County is one of the few counties in the US to border two counties of
2208-560: Was $ 26,875, up $ 2,824 or 11.7 percent over the county's 2001 average. The manufacturing industry had the highest average annual earnings at $ 33,238, increasing $ 1,695 since 2001. Annual earnings in the information sector increased the most between 2001 and 2005, up $ 6,518 or 29.7 percent. The Vincennes area has a diversified economy. In 2005 retail trade was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $ 19,743. Per capita income grew by 17.9% between 1994 and 2004 (adjusted for inflation). While manufacturing accounts for 8.2% of
2256-504: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 37.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,697 and the median income for a family was $ 58,090. Males had a median income of $ 43,053 versus $ 32,361 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,592. About 9.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. There are three public school districts and
2304-588: Was established in Springville , on April 7, 1801. Jeffersonville was platted in 1802, and on June 9 the Territorial Governor ( William Henry Harrison ) ordered that it be regarded as the county seat. However, on December 14, 1810, the seat designation was given to Charlestown, which retained the designation until 1873, when on September 23 the Jefforsonville mayor ( Luther Warder ) successfully campaigned for
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