Interested in fun facts and the history of Clever, MO?
Then read on!
- Clever's population as of the last census was 2,139.
- The village is named after John W. Clever, who donated the land for the townsite in the late 1800s.
- Clever is home to the annual Clever Fall Festival, which takes place on the third weekend in September and features a parade, live music, carnival rides, and more.
- The historic Clever Water Tower, which was built in the 1920s and served as the town's primary water supply until the 1980s, still stands in the center of town and is now a local landmark.
- Clever is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Clever City Park, the North County Recreational Complex, and the Cedar Ridge Conservation Area.
- The village is located about 13 miles southwest of Springfield, Missouri, a larger city with many shopping, dining, and entertainment options.