Clovis History

Remembering the brave at California’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

September 11, 2024 — As dawn broke over Clovis on September 11, 2024, the California 9/11 Memorial stood as a…

Clovis Hall of Fame returns for 50th anniversary

Sept 5, 2024 — The Clovis Hall of Fame is preparing for its 50th anniversary with a focus on revitalizing…

Let’s Talk Clovis: The Good Brothers of Clovis

Robert E. Lee Good was our first Clovis merchant. He was the fourth child in a family of 12 children.…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Stories from the 1923 Clovis Tribune

H.E. Armstrong was the editor of the Clovis Tribune from 1912 until his death in 1938. A one year subscription…

Distinguished Citizen of Old Town Clovis: Ron Sundquist

Ron Sundquist was presented with the first ever Distinguished Citizen of Old Town Clovis award at the Business Organization of…

New recruits sworn in on Flag Day and Army’s 249th birthday

June 16, 2024 — Under the shadow of the Stars and Stripes and amid the echoes of historic valor, 64…

78 years of history in the Clovis Veterans Memorial District

On Tuesday, June 11, the Clovis Veterans Memorial District (CVMD) celebrated 78 years since it was founded. It all started…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Fun folk lore about Clovis weather and more

The Clovis Unified School District’s adult education class of 1975-1976 published “Those Were the Days, Early Days in Clovis” that…

Clovis celebrates first female mayor with Peg Bos Plaza

June 8, 2024 – The annual Mayor's Breakfast at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District turned into a historic occasion this…

Let’s Talk Clovis: A historical timeline spanning more than a century

The 1849 California Gold Rush brought thousands to our Golden State. They created significant demand for food and lumber. The…