George Washington Clarke (October 24, 1852 – November 28, 1936) served two terms as the 21st Governor of Iowa from 1913 to 1917.

[1][4] Clarke served four years as justice of the peace and in 1882 formed a law partnership with John B.

In 1912, he defeated Bull Moose Party candidate John L. Stevens for Governor of Iowa.

During his tenure, he pushed for a US$2,285,000 beautification project of the Iowa State Capitol grounds.

[4][5] Clarke was dean of Drake University Law School for one year.

[5] One of his grandchildren was Nile Kinnick, who won the Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Iowa.