The next visit to the area by whites was 240 years later in 1800 when settlers began to arrive. In 1813, there took place battles between the Creek nation and the white settlers. The most famous of these battles in Clarke County were Fort Sinquefield, Bashi Skirmish and the Canoe Fight. No further trouble was had with the Indians after the Canoe Fight. When the first cannon was fired at Fort Sumter in 1861, organization of troops began in haste.
Several companies wer organized in the county.
The county has an area of about 1,200 square miles, or 768,000 square acres with the county seat located at Grove Hill.