CLOVIS: WE'VE GOT SPIRIT!
Clovis, “A Way of Life” says it all. With community events and
major developments, it’s a community full of spirit all its own.
It is no surprise that so many people choose to relocate to the Clovis area.
Clovis’s festivals, parades and rodeo attract and delight visitors far and
near each year. Our city is full of a redeveloped Old Town, historical
sites, delightful shops, shopping mall and business centers. There is
something for everyone.
The Clovis Civic Center was built in 1979 to accommodate the growth of the
community. The beautiful architecture buildings house the City Hall, the
Library, the existing Police Station and the Municipal Court House.
The gardens of the Civic Center flow west and encompass the Senior Center,
the San Joaquin College of Law, ( housed in the original 1920 Clovis High
School Building), the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Square (designed to display
the Clovis High School Class Stones from 1902 to 1969), and the Rex Phebus
Veterans’ Memorial Building.
The Clovis Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Clovis. It
houses displays that show the heritage of families that began with the
Indians in the area, to early wheat farmers, to those who walked and rode
wagons to settle in the area to start businesses that became the foundation
of the town. The museum originally was built as the First National Bank of
Clovis in 1912. It was designated as a Fresno County Historical Site in
1987.
One of Clovis’s celebrities was Ken Curtis. Ken was best known as
Festus Haggen on the TV series “Gunsmoke”. When he was not filming
or on the road, Ken Curtis led a quiet life with his wife Torrie in the
Clovis area until his death in April 1991. Clovis has honored “Festus” with
a statue on west side of Pollasky between 3rd and 4th Streets.
The charm and character of the Old West have been preserved in Old Town
Clovis. When you come to Old Town, you’ll see restored turn-of-the century
architecture on most of the historic buildings, cobblestone streets,
colorful flowers and inviting park benches. It is a delightful place to
stroll through antique shops, to look for special finds in quaint little
shops, or to stop for tea or ice cream on a sunny day.
Please visit the City of Clovis
website for more information about Clovis.
Visit Clovis ….Enjoy The Spirit!
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