A Glimpse of Clark History

Clark Freeport Zone is named after US Army Signal Corps Major Harold M. Clark, the place is originally called Fort Stotsenberg. The former Clark Airbase was renamed in March 20, 2007 and named as Clark Freeport Zone. The entire Clark airbase was turned over to the Philippine government on November 26, 1991. US forces last element withdrew on November 24, 1997 specifically from Subic Bay.

Clark Freeport Zone is now one of the hottest places to visit in the Philippines.   Various businesses and factories are found in Clark, it also offer a lot of services and nice places for leisure and corporate events.  For all businessmen, Clark is a great place for there are facilities and accommodation that can supply their needs.

Historical places are found also in Clark, they represent the people’s struggle for independence, economic freedom and other significant events. Places of interest include the US Memorial Cemetery, where the remains of 8,000 soldiers are buried from the Spanish-American War to World War II. The Salakot symbolizes the turnover of facility to the Philippine government; it’s a marker President Manuel Roxas, which was erected in honor of the former Philippine president while the Jon Stotsenberg Monument commemorating the Colonel from the US Cavalry. Historical buildings, barn houses, the site of the Old Kelly Theater, the old cannon, and the Kamikaze West Airfield are also worth visiting.

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