Clovis History

Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis Librarian Chester F. Lindstrom, 1959 Clovis Library News Article

Librarian Chester F. Lindstrom became the Clovis Librarian in the summer of 1958. His doctor had advised him to leave…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Clovis is.. Written by Mrs. Christensen’s Class Cedarwood Elementary School 2011-2012

This is an opportunity to benefit from Mrs. Christensen’s third grade class’ historic documentation of their town. It is a…

Let’s Talk Clovis: 1868 Academy Church, Oldest (152 years) Continuing Church in Fresno County

We continue the history of the 1868 Academy Church pioneers who spiritually and financially supported their Church and community. The…

Let’s Talk Clovis: A New Foundation for the 1868 Academy Church Community support to preserve our Historic Heritage

The Academy Community Foundation was incorporated on August 11, 2013 to secure funds to purchase the church and preserve it…

Historical Homes and Churches near Old Town Clovis

We are sharing information on the historical homes and churches near “Old Town”. They are a vital part of our…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Historical Locations of Old Town Clovis, 1st Edition

This article is based on a “walking tour” of historic locations in Old Town that I wrote during the 90th…

Committee Formed to Save Landmark in Old Town Clovis

The Clovis Chamber of Commerce wants the public to know that their board of directors did not recently vote to…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Dr. Richard Tracy Clark’s 1900 Home

Dr. Richard Tracy Clark arrived in Clovis in 1899 to practice medicine. Our only other doctor at that time was…

Let’s Talk Clovis: Rev. Toll Thornton (1870-1955) and Elvey Perkins (1930-2015) – “Dedicated Clovis Community Leaders and Friends”

We are sharing information on these two community leaders that was presented at one of our “Let’s Talk Clovis” programs.…

Let’s Talk Clovis: “Frank” Claybaugh, the Successful Clovis Crusader”

William “Frank” Claybaugh, 1927-2004, was born in Clovis and graduated from Clovis High in 1945. Frank is remembered as a…