So they shortened the name to Lincoln. That name didn't catch on either. And there already was a Lincoln in Oklahoma. So, when it came time to build a post office, they settled on the name Clearview. Young children play in the shadow of aging signs of what used to be in this town.
Folks here believe tearing down old buildings is pretty much nature's work.
They usually just fall down. Students used to flock to Clearview in search an education at the nearby college. These days, families enjoy the lifestyle you can only find in the country. And when the dust clears, it's clearly peace of mind that is keeping this town alive.