Clay City Enterprise, Brazil, Indiana, June 6, 1888, p. 2. Charlestown, a quiet retreat of 1,500 inhabitants in Clark County, in the early days of the country enjoyed a big boom similar to Kansas City and California affairs. Lots sold at the enormous figure of $100 a front foot and merchants carried large stocks of goods. The place was the location of many manufacturies, and it was believed it would become the commercial center of the West. Its dream of greatness is past.