Clarksville Virginia Map

About Clarksville, Virginia

Clarksville is a locality in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,547. The population density is 228.6 people per km². Clarksville is located at 36.6240°N, 78.5569°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23927.

Clarksville rests on the rolling expanse of southern Virginia, a place where the land exhales a gentle, humid breath under a sky that often wears a veil of soft, diffused light. It lies 44.6 miles north of Wake Forest, NC (from Wake Forest, NC: bearing 357°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-north-east of Henrico. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, a landscape of pine and hardwood forests that give way to broad fields, their contours softened by the persistent hand of agriculture. Small creeks, their waters stained the color of weak tea by fallen leaves and tannins, meander through the lower ground, feeding into the larger waterways that define this corner of Mecklenburg County. The air itself carries a certain weight, a comforting density that speaks of long summers and the promise of slow-moving seasons. This region of Clarksville has long been shaped by the presence of water, most notably the expansive Kerr Lake, a reservoir that has become a significant feature of the local economy and leisure. Generations have drawn sustenance from the fertile soil, a legacy evident in the scattered farms and the enduring agricultural traditions that still hold sway, though the lure of recreation and tourism has steadily grown. The echoes of a past built on tobacco and timber are subtle now, overlaid by the murmur of boats on the lake and the quiet hum of daily life. Clarksville, in its unhurried way, is a testament to the enduring power of place, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the tempo of existence.

About This Clarksville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarksville, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Mecklenburg County.

Detailed location data for Clarksville includes the ZIP code (24340), telephone area code (276), county seat of Mecklenburg County (Boydton), and school district assignment (Mecklenburg County Public Schools). 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.