Clifton Texas, Norwegian Capital of Texas, a city in Bosque County. (original) (raw)
The "Norwegian Capital of Texas"
Bosque County, Central Texas North
31�46'49"N 97�34'51"W (31.780275, -97.580825)
Hwy 6 and FM 1991, 219, and 708
12 miles S of Meridian the county seat
78 miles S of Fort Worth via I-35 and Hwy 22
28 miles SW of Hamilton
35 miles NW of Waco
ZIP codes 76634, 76644
Area code 254
Population: 3,446 Est. (2019)
3,442 (2010) 3,542 (2000) 3,195 (1990)
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History in a Pecan Shell
A timeline of significant events in Clifton's history:
1852-53: Clifton is founded and is originally named Cliff Town after local limestone bluffs.
1859: The post office is granted.
1866: A flour mill is built that is replaced in 1868
1870: A three-story school known as Rock School is built.
1880: The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway comes one mile south of town.
1890- 1892: Clifton serves as the Bosque County seat.
1893: New school is built.
1895: The Clifton Record, the town's first newspaper is published.
1896: Clifton Lutheran College, later known as Clifton College, opens.
1901: Clifton is incorporated
1904: The population reaches 204
1906: A large fire destroys much of Clifton's business district.
1907: The Clifton Volunteer Fire Department is organized.
Clifton, Texas Landmarks / Attractions
Photo Gallery
Photographer's Note:
A fun little town to explore. Good bridge to photograph. The Cliftex Theatre looks to have been restored since the pic you have was taken. Found one side street in town that still had rings to tie your horse up to. As you can tell we had lot's of fun walking these towns on our 4 day trip. - William Beauchamp
- Bosque Memorial Museum: 301 South Avenue Q
- Bosque County Conservatory of Fine Arts: The former main building of Clifton College
Clifton, Texas Nearby Destinations
- Whipple Truss Bridge
A Texas Historical Landmark, built in 1884 by Wrought Iron Bridge Company. - Norse
For those interested in Norwegian immigrants and their life in Texas, nearby Norse (FM 219 and North on FM 182) has the most history. The graveyard of Our Savior's Lutheran Church has the grave of Cleng Peerson, the "Father of Norwegian immigration". - Lake Whitney State Park
Along the eastern shore of Lake Whitney. - Clifton Hotels
Clifton Tourtist Information
Clifton Chamber of Commerce: 115 N Avenue D
254-675-3720
Website: www.clifton.centraltx.com
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