We wish to extend a warm thank you to Nancy Smith for her dedication in furthering our mission to preserve and protect the unique history and built environment of Clarkdale, “Arizona’s first company town and planned community.”    Nancy's perseverance and expertise have produced a lasting contribution to our region’s rich history, economic development and a higher quality of life for our citizens.

The CHSM Board of Directors and Past Board Presidents honor Nancy's contributions and collaboration over the decades which include:

• The placement of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982
• Working as a historian for “A Historic Resource Survey of Clarkdale, Arizona” in 1989
• Preparing and finalizing the application for the Clarkdale Historic District to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 which resulted in its acceptance in 1998
• Completing the application and establishment of the Clarkdale Heritage Center as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2003
• Working to prepare and open the Clarkdale Heritage Center now known as the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum in 2007
• Serving on the Board of Directors for the Clarkdale Heritage Center.
• Serving as our featured speaker at the September 2019 CHSM First Friday event
• Providing accounting services and reporting advice to CHSM

Nancy's thorough work as the historian for “A Historic Resource Survey of Clarkdale, AZ created a document we use as a primary source for historical relevance and accuracy. 

 left to right Pat Williams, Drake Meinke, and Nancy Smith, circa 2007