Cloverland, TX
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About Cloverland
- • Blues guitarist and singer Lightnin' Hopkins spent his final years in Cloverland.
- • The 'Cloverland Special' fruitcake recipe originated in a local bakery.
- • Highway 287's expansion boosted Cloverland's economy and accessibility.
- • A local legend claims a buried treasure is hidden near the old mill.
- • The devastating 1913 Trinity River flood reshaped Cloverland's boundaries.
- • Named for its abundance of clover, Cloverland was established in 1927.
- • With around 300 residents, it's smaller than most Texas high school graduating classes.
- • Sitting at 246 feet, the elevation is slightly higher than nearby rice paddies.
- • Agriculture, mainly cattle ranching, remains a vital part of the local economy.
- • A peaceful, slow-paced atmosphere permeates Cloverland, like a warm hug.
- • The Houston Astros, 2017 World Series champs, are the closest MLB team.
- • Nearby Crockett High School's football team won state in 1966.
- • The community is located within the watershed of Clear Creek.
- • Cloverleaf was located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Farm Road 2100.