Clarkefield was occupied as pastoral run, and it was named after the pastoralist, Sir William Clarke. The Clarkefield hotel and stables were established in 1857 and are now listed as heritage properties. The first school opened here in 1890.
The Post Office opened on 1 January 1862 and was known as Lancefield Road until 1881, Lancefield Junction until 1926 and closed in 1982.
Jacksons Creek, a tributary of the Maribyrnong river at Clarkefield
See also
Shire of Bulla – Parts of Clarkefield were previously within this former local government area.
Shire of Romsey – Parts of Clarkefield were previously within this former local government area.