Edgar Erastus Clark

1856–1930 (age 74)

Biography

Edgar Erastus Clark was born in 1856 and grew up with the determination of those who helped shape Oak Hill in its formative years. He appreciated the new institutions and civic life that arose as the town matured, always ready to lend a hand in keeping public life civil and hopeful.

Through quiet acts of kindness and a steady moral compass, Mr. Clark became someone neighbors relied on for encouragement when times were lean and celebration when fortunes improved. His life in Oak Hill models the steadfastness that nurtures a lasting community spirit.

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