The Clarke County Historical Society is a private non-profit organization founded in 1972.
Revolutionary War Veterans
A surprising number of Revolutionary War veterans are buried in Clarke County. Most of the men came to the area around the time of the CreekW ar when Clarke County was a part of the Mississippi Territory. On the grounds of the Clarke County Museum, erected in 1988, is a monument to these men.
The following is a list of soldiers of the American Revolution who have ties to Clarke County: