Looking Back
Located in San Joaquin Valley, Clovis has a rich history dating back over
100 years. Native American tribes were the first known inhabitants of the
area. They were followed by missionaries, trappers and miners. One of those
missionaries, Padre Martin, explored the area looking for a mission site and
is credited with having the first thoughts of settlement.
Soon, the area became known to trappers and it was flooded with miners
during the infamous gold rush. An important development occurred when
Marcus Pollasky envisioned the area's first railroad running through what
would eventually become the city of Clovis. His vision came true with the
creation of the San Joaquin Division of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
In addition to the railroad, a 45-mile log flume; a 40 acre mill and
finishing plant; and increased grain production all played a role in the
founding of Clovis in 1891. Twenty-one years later, Clovis would be
officially incorporated. Since then, the city has been nicknamed the Gateway
to the Sierra.
It has grown from a sleepy little town to a thriving community that is
looking to the future while cherishing its past.
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