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Clarksville, Ind. explores the idea of becoming a city

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Clarksville, Ind. says it's the oldest town in the Old Northwest Territory.

Now leaders are exploring whether it should become a city.

Clarksville was founded in 1783. After 230 years as a town, Clarksville's City/Town Committee recently met with an attorney who helped the central Indiana town of Fishers transition to city status.

The panel could recommend to the town council by August what direction it should take.

Voters have rejected four previous referendum measures, seeking city status for Clarksville.

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