 When Clark County was established, Springville was named the county seat on April 7, 1801, creating the first court in the county.On June 9, 1802 the county seat was moved to Jeffersonville, starting the demise of Springville.In 1808, Charlestown was established a mile northeast of Springville, and was seen as a preferable town to live in as Springville was considered decadent, due to how Indians would become intoxicated after trading at Springville.