Clarksville Florida Map

About Clarksville, Florida

Clarksville is a locality in Calhoun County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Clarksville is located at 30.4369°N, 85.1860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32430.

Clarksville lies cradled in the quiet embrace of Calhoun County, Florida, a place where the land breathes with a humid, verdant stillness. It lies 34.2 miles north-east of Panama City, FL (from Panama City, FL: bearing 56°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west of Blountstown. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling tapestry of pine forests and scattered hardwoods, their canopies whispering secrets to the soft, sandy soil. Small creeks, like veins of dark water, thread their way through the undergrowth, reflecting the dappled light that filters through the dense foliage. The air, especially after a summer rain, hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. Life in Clarksville moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a measured unspooling of days where the loudest sounds are often the chirping of unseen insects or the distant hum of a passing truck. The history of Clarksville is as deeply rooted as the ancient live oaks that dot its landscape, a testament to generations who have drawn sustenance from this fertile ground. Originally settled by farmers and loggers, the local economy has long been tied to the land, with timber and agriculture shaping its character. While the great forests have been thinned by industry, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the natural world endures. The waters of the Chipola River, a vital artery flowing nearby, have historically served as both a pathway and a source of livelihood, though its presence is more a murmuring influence than a dominant feature. Clarksville remains a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives on in the quiet endurance of its people and the enduring beauty of its wilder corners.

About This Clarksville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clarksville, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.436862, -85.186031. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clarksville and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Clarksville includes the ZIP code (32256), telephone area code (850), county seat of Calhoun County (Blountstown), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clarksville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.