The town officially began around the site of a 5,000-gallon water tank constructed to serve the steam engines of the Chester and Lenoir Railroad Narrow Gauge Railroad.

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According to a legend, excess water spilling on the ground caused patches of clover to spring up. Residents affectionately referred to the town as Clover Patch.  

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The Town was chartered on December 24, 1887.  Clover became a booming textile community.  Textiles continue to play a part of the community's economy. The town has since grown steadily, reaching a population of 5,094 in 2010.



website:  Town of Clover