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Appendix A - Facilities
Appendix B - Right of Ways
Appendix C - Questionnaires
Appendix D - Public Outreach
Appendix E - Forms & Notices
Appendix F - Reference Materials
Clark County Indiana History
- Clark County has more than 200 years of history with the military, beginning in 1785 with the erection of Fort Clark at Clarksville and ending with the closing of Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.
- Clark County was the second county formed in Indiana Territory, in 1801. It was the territorial capital from 1813-1814, when Governor Thomas Posey lived in Jeffersonville.
- Clark County was the home of General George Rogers Clark and his younger brother, Capt. William Clark, and was the starting point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803.
- The first Indiana State Prison was built at Jeffersonville in 1820.
- Springville, near Charlestown, was the locus of the Convention of 1807, which produced a petition to Congress that developed the Doctrine of Squatter Sovereignty and guaranteed that Indiana would be admitted to the Union as a "Free" state.
- By 1830, Jeffersonville was the first and largest Underground Railroad route for fugitives crossing the Ohio River at Louisville. Hundreds of freedom seekers made their way north to Canada through Clark County.
- During the Civil War, Jeffersonville became a hub for the Union Army because of our strategic location on the Ohio River, the fact that steamboats were built here, and because we were the southern terminus of northern railroads. Huge warehouses on the river bank stored military items for the Army.
- The Army built Jefferson General Hospital in Port Fulton in 1864, the third largest hospital in the United States, in the shape of a wagon wheel.
- The first state forest in Indiana was created at Henryville in 1902.
- American Commercial Lines is the largest inland ship builder in the U. S.
- Indiana's first state governor, abolitionist, Jonathan Jennings, is buried at Charlestown.
- Two of the most famous advertising faces in the world were born and raised in Clark County: Colonel Harland Sanders (KFC) and John Schnatter (Papa John's).
- Admiral Jonas Howard Ingram, commander of the Atlantic Fleet in WWII, was born in Jeffersonville, as was his brother, "Navy" Bill Ingram, famous football coach at Navy.
- Utica, Indiana was famous for its lime burning industry which provided agricultural lime throughout the Midwest.
- The Reuben Wells, the first steam engine capable of climbing steep grades, was designed and built at the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis shops in Jeffersonville in 1868.
For a more detailed history of Clark County find This Place We Call Home, A History of Clark County Indiana online or at local bookstores.
County Veterans Service Office (CVSO)
The Clark County Veterans Service Office counsels, advises and assists military service veterans, veteran’s survivors and their dependents in obtaining benefits provided for them by County, State and Federal laws. Our staff receives training from the State of Indiana through the Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs (IDVA) and accreditation from the federal Veterans Administration (VA).
The Veterans Service Office offers a full range of free services:
Federal Benefit Applications
- Service-Connected Disability Compensation
- Veteran Non-Service Connected Pension
- Wartime Veteran’s Survivor Pension
- Dependency Indemnity Compensation
- VA Healthcare Enrollment & Programs
- Caregiver Support Assistance
- Early Planning & Burial Benefits
- Presumptive Claims
- Education Benefits
State/County Benefit Applications
- Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
- Disabled Hoosier Veteran License Plates
- Military Family Relief Fund
- Golden Hoosier Passport
- Indiana Veterans Home
- Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Education Benefits and Tuition Exemptions
- Peddlers, Vendors or Hawkers License
- Resident Veteran Hunting & Fishing License
- Vital Documents & Records Requests
Other Information
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Office Hours
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Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. (Closed on state, federal, and national holidays.)
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Walk-In Hours: Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 1:30 PM cutoff for same-day services/inquiries. (NOTE: Wait times can range from 30 minutes to more than 2 hours depending on each customer's request. It's highly encouraged to schedule an appointment depending on service(s) needed.)
- It's highly encouraged to bring a small snack and non-alcoholic beverage for all visiting our office.
- Property Tax Deductions & Disabled Hoosier Veterans License Plate Request: During normal operating hours Monday to Friday. (Choose walk-in button on the kiosk and select Property Tax Deduction/Disabled Veteran License Plate service.)
Please Note our New Office Location
County Veterans Service Office
Clark County Government Center
300 Corporate Dr Rm 101
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Ronnie Iglesias, CVSO
Phone 812.285.6345
Fax 812.280.5628
riglesias@clarkcounty.in.gov
Ashley Strange, CVSO
Phone 812.285.6345
Fax 812.280.5628
astrange@clarkcounty.in.gov
Jessica Blessing
Phone 812.285.6345
Fax 812.280.5628
jblessing@clarkcounty.in.gov
Emergency Management
The Clark County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the strategic planning and organizational management when it comes to both natural and manmade disasters in Clark County. Working in close collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, our goal is to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from such emergencies. Additionally, our agency actively collaborates with public and private partners to minimize and prevent disasters, ensuring the safety of special events and vulnerable areas within Clark County.
Clark County Alerts
Clark County Alerts, powered by RAVE, allows residents to receive alerts via phone, text and email, and answer poll questions that will give Clark County officials critical information during emergency situations. Individuals who are signed up for alerts will receive reliable information regarding emergency conditions and tailored updates based on their specific needs and geographic location.
Sign up for our alert system and receive important Messages and Emergency Alert Notifications from Clark County 911, Clark County Emergency Management, Clark County Health Department, Clark County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and participating cities and towns.
Click here to register to receive Clark County Alerts
Clark County’s Outdoor Warning System
Outdoor Warning Sirens are used to alert people who are OUTSIDE to go indoors and seek shelter in a hazardous situation. Clark County Emergency Management operates twenty-five warning sirens located throughout Clark County. The Outdoor Warning Siren system is activated by Clark County 911 any time there is a TORNADO WARNING issued for Clark County. This is an OUTDOOR warning system and is meant to direct residents and visitors to go indoors during the threat of severe weather. It is recommended that upon hearing the siren, you immediately seek shelter and refer to the local media or a NOAA weather radio for further information or updates. Clark County Emergency management does not utilize the siren system to issue an "All Clear". Any siren activation is meant to prompt immediate action! The siren system is ONE of many tools we use to warn those in Clark County of emergency situations. It is suggested that you subscribe to our emergency alert system and use a NOAA Weather radio in your home to be sure you receive ALL important alerts.
Click here to sign up for Clark County Alerts or by texting “ClarkWxAlerts” to 226-787.
Clark County Outdoor Warning System Tests
The Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested on the first Saturday of every month at 12:00PM. The sirens will sound for three minutes. The sirens will not be tested if there is inclement weather, or the temperature is below 32 Degrees. The sirens are not tested when the temperature is below 32 degrees in order to prevent unnecessary damage if the siren motor is frozen. The sirens are still able to be tested without a full activation.
Clark County also participates in the Indiana Statewide Tornado Drill, activating the sirens and encouraging residents to practice what they would do in the event of an actual tornado.
County Burn Bans and Travel Advisories
Burn Bans
Restrictions on outdoor burning activities or "burn bans" can be ordered by any local fire chief for their respective jurisdiction or may be imposed by the legislative body of a city, town or county. According to the 2014 Indiana Fire Code, Section 307.1.1, "The fire chief is authorized to require open burning be immediately discontinued if such open burning constitutes a hazardous condition." Burn Bans are reported to the Clark County Emergency Management Agency so the status of the burn ban can be placed on the Statewide Burn Ban Status Map.
Travel Advisories
Advisories may be issued for a variety of unusual hazardous conditions which affect roadways including high water, ice or snow, trees or limbs down on roads, utility poles or power lines blocking roads, damage debris on the roads or other situations.
Advisory - The lowest level of local travel advisory, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.
Watch - Means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.
Warning - The highest level of local travel advisory, means that travel may be restricted to public safety personnel and emergency management workers only. During a "warning" local travel advisory, individuals are directed to:
(A) refrain from all travel;
(B) comply with necessary emergency measures;
(C) cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and
(D) obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.
Click here to find the County’s travel status
Related Documents
- Clark County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
- Clark County Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow Study
Contact Clark County Emergency Management
Gavan Hebner – Director
William Bower – Deputy Director
Email: emergencymanagement@clarkcounty.in.gov
Clark County Emergency Management
309 Lentz Avenue
Charlestown, IN 47111
Office: 812-406-0086 Ext. 5