Clever, Missouri is in the panhandle of Christian County, on the Springfield Plateau of the Missouri Ozarks. The area that was to become the city of Clever was mostly unsettled by whites for several years after Missouri became a state in 1821. The first land transaction was completed in 1845. The area began to be settled when the Old Wire Road was built, following the Great Osage Trail. Before the town was founded, a Civil War battle took place nearby on August 2, 1861, with the Union forces of General Nathaniel Lyon coming against those of the Confederate General Benjamin McCulloch, Arkansas State Troops under General Nicholas Pearce, and the Missouri State Guard under General Sterling Price, who was also the Missouri governor. Despite being outnumbered more than two to one, the Union prevailed. This was a precursor to the Battle of Wilson’s Creek eight days later. After the war, a road was built from Springfield to Billings, Missouri, crossing Old Wire Road, and this was the road that prompted the founding of the city of Clever. Ike Teague built a two-story home at the crossroads in 1890, which later became a store and post office. Other businesses and homes followed. Clever is north of Union City, west of Boaz, southwest of Terrell, and south of Republic. The Wilson Creek Battlefield National Park is northeast of Clever.
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Situated in Clever, Missouri, the family owned and operated company specializes in producing promotional items such as ballpoint pens, cell phone accessories, tote bags, tumblers, apparel, badges, bags, calendars, candies, clocks, desk items, and several other options which are highlighted and made available for purchase online.
http://www.baumspromotions.com/
Incorporated in 1896, the Missouri city operates on a council-mayor form of government. The official municipal web site features town office hours and contacts, council agendas and minutes, access to various forms and documents, and a guide to local schools, churches, and other facilities.
http://www.clevermo.com/
Held each May in the Clever High School parking lot, the proceeds from the car, motorcycle and truck show go to help out the students of the school’s band program with financial assistance in buying instruments, music, travel, and other expenses. Schedules, preregistration, and contacts are posted.
http://www.clevercarshow.com/
The location, core beliefs and practices of the Clever, Missouri congregation are featured, along with service and weekly program schedules, upcoming events, sermon archive, and leadership contacts.
http://www.fbcclever.org/
Offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum, the school system in Clever, Missouri is highlighted, including its campuses, locations, school and district calendars, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements.
http://www.clever.k12.mo.us/
The computer repair and consulting business is based in Clever, Missouri, offering virus and spyware removal, wireless networking, hardware upgrades, computer maintenance plans, and remote support. Pricing and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.clevertechnology.net/
