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   cityofclovis .com. Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. Clovis was established in 1890 as a freight stop for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad by a group of Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky. The railroad bought the land from two farmers and named the station after one of them, Clovis Cole.

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   Clovis is located 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northeast of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 361 feet (110 m). Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. Clovis was established in 1890 as a freight stop for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad by a group of Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky.

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   How did Clovis get its name?

   • Clovis was established in 1890 as a freight stop for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad by a group of Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky. The railroad bought the land from two farmers and named the station after one of them, Clovis Cole. Pollasky then developed a town on the site, also named Clovis.

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   Who founded Clovis County?

   • Cole may have been the founder of Clovis, but it was Marcus Pollasky who put it on the map. Pollasky came to the county in 1891 and swindled many residents out of hard-earned dollars with a plan to build a rail line from Fresno over the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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   Why is Clovis a way of life?

   • Founded in 1891, and incorporated in 1912, Clovis has long been known as “a way of life.” Maybe it’s because of our rich western heritage. Or, maybe it’s because of the commitment of our City leaders who continue to plan and adapt to meet the needs of our present and future citizens.

   About the City of Clovis – Visit Clovis

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   Why is Clovis a good place to live?

   • Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the “Gateway to the Sierra.” Today, Clovis continues to plan and adapt to meet the needs of its present and future citizens. The City’s economic base consists of retail sales and services and light manufacturing.

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4. www.valleyhistory.org › history-of-fresno-countyHistory of Fresno County | ValleyHistory

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   Clovis Cole, who came to Fresno County in 1873, owned more than 50,000 acres near the town. Cole may have been the founder of Clovis, but it was Marcus Pollasky who put it on the map. Pollasky came to the county in 1891 and swindled many residents out of hard-earned dollars with a plan to build a rail line from Fresno over the Sierra Nevada ...

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   May 6, 2019 · Post published: May 6, 2019. Post category: About Clovis / Arts & Culture. Located in the heart of the great San Joaquin Valley, in the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the richest agricultural area in the world. Founded in 1891, and incorporated in 1912, Clovis has long been known as “a way of life.”.

6. aamarthedal.com › clovis-california-facts-informationClovis, California: History, Facts, and Information

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   Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, incorporated in February 27, 1912. The city is called the Gateway to the Sierras because it is close to the Sierra Nevada mountain chains – a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. The city got its name from Clovis Cole, one of ...

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7. cityofclovis.com › government › about-clovisAbout Clovis – City of Clovis

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   About Clovis. Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the “Gateway to the Sierra.”. Dedicated to promoting planned growth while retaining its unique western atmosphere, the City ...

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   Clovis, California. Pollasky Avenue, Old Town Clovis. Official seal of Clovis, California. Clovis is a city of Fresno County, in the U.S. state of California. In 2020, 120,124 people lived there. This is up from 95,631 people in 2010. [1]