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Clovis, California

Clovis is in Fresno County.

Well-Known Places in Clovis

Old Town Clovis, Clovis Rodeo, Clovis Depot.

Clovis Business Districts

• Old Town Clovis

About Clovis, California

History of Clovis

• Founded in 1890 as a freight stop on the San Joaquin Valley Railroad, organized by Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky.
• The station was named after local farmer Clovis M. Cole, whose land the railroad bought.

Landmarks and Places in Clovis

• Old Town Clovis, a walkable district of restored early-1900s storefronts filled with antique shops, boutiques, and eateries.
• The Clovis Rodeo Grounds, home of the annual rodeo since the 1910s.

The Clovis Economy

• Top employers (2024) include Clovis Unified School District (about 5,228 employees), Clovis Community Medical Center (about 2,988), and the County of Fresno (about 1,874), plus large Walmart and Costco operations.

Community Life in Clovis

• The Clovis Rodeo, held every last weekend of April since 1914, has grown into one of the largest rodeos in America, drawing more than 50,000 fans and serving around 9,000 pounds of tri-tip.
• Signature festivals include Big Hat Days and ClovisFest, alongside a long-running farmers market in Old Town.
• The 'Clovis Way of Life' captures local pride in flying the flag, tidy yards, church and community involvement, and preserving small-town character.

Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, www.clovisca.gov, www.clovisrodeo.com