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COUNTY FORMATION

Clark County was established February 1, 1919, from the parent county of Fremont, encompassing a total land area of 1,764 square miles. Clark County was named in honor or Sam K. Clark, an early settler on Medicine Lodge Creek. He became the first State Senator from Clark County.

The County Seat is Dubois, named for United States Senator Fred T. Dubois, who served as a Republican Senator from 1891-1897, and then a Democratic Senator from 1901-1907.

Spencer, the second largest town in Clark County was named for Hiram H. Spencer, shipper and President of Ogden Rapid Transit. Spencer had property in the Jefferson District (2555 Jefferson) in Ogden, Utah, was also manager of the Eccles Lumber Company, and a Vice-president of Amalgamated Sugar.