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Clio
Located in
Genesee County
Organized on March 11, 1837 as
Varney or Varney's.
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Attractions
& Entertainment
Auto
City Speedway
Clio Amphitheater
Clio Cinemas
Clio City Park
Clio
Skate Park
Depot Museum,
Home the Clio Area Historical Society
Community Information
City
of Clio
Clio Area Chamber of Commerce Website
Clio Area Fire Department
Clio
Lions Club
Mason's
Vienna Lodge #205
Beacon
Project
714 N.
Mill Street
Clio, Mi.
48420
(810)
686-6270
Making
a difference in our Community Schools
Contact
Beacon Project, Dale Fulkerson
Seeking
volunteers of anyone who is a Master Mason or affiliate and would like to
volunteer to help children read at the Elementary Level
A Unique Gift Shop
All products are designed and created by consumers of the Genesee
County Community Mental Health Services, who benefit through your support.
Heritage
through our Ancestors
Carey,
Jesse, Carey Family, Pine Run (Clio)
Hughes,
Christopher, Hughes Family, Pine Run (Clio)
Festivals
Celebrate
National Mole Day October
23, from 6:02 am to 6:02 pm From
Amadeo Avogrado, an Italian chemist and physicist who was the first person to
propose the concept of molecules, Avogadro's number is 6.02X10 23.
Vienna Green
Golf Course
Restaurants
Nite-Cap
Tavern
Silvio's
Italian Restaurant & Lounge
Save up to 50% at local restaurants
Schools
Clio Area Schools Website
Garner Elementary
School
.Senior Citizen Centers
Clio Area Senior Center-
2080 West Vienna Road
(810) 687-7260
Thetford Township Senior Center
11495 N. Center Road
Thetford Township
(810) 636-0630
A growing community that offers a wide range of activities
and events for all ages.
The
Clio Amphitheater, Clio Center for the Arts, a joint
effort of a walkable community and much more.
First accredited in 1916 by the University of
Michigan. Clio Schools offer Quality Education by teachers and
administrators who care about every child.
Local History
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Clio named after the Greek Goddess, muse of
history and poetry and daughter of Jupiter.
Organized on March 11, 1837. On March 13, 1873, by Senate Bill No.234, the
Village of Clio" was "incorporated".
The sawmill, built by Theodore Dean, and a few shacks were all that stood
among the tall trees until 1855.
The Flint and Pere Marquette Railway completion in 1861 helped aid Clio's
(then known as Varney's or Varney) growth considerably.
The first engine was called the "Pollywog". The train did service
for many years under the name of the "Pioneer".
The "Pioneer" consisted of one baggage car and one coach. Making a
run of 26 miles from Saginaw to Mt. Morris took approximately 4 hours.
The railroad is now owned by the C & O Railroad Company is still runs
through Clio today. Although today it now handles freight, instead of
passengers.
Formerly named 'Varney' or 'Varney's' until 1861. Colonel Hill, owner of the
Revere House, suggested changing name to 'Clio'. Thus the name of Varney was
replaced in favor of the Village of Clio.
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