Clifton has maintained the charm and feeling of a Norman Rockwell painting. The town has been around since the 1700's—initially as a plantation and earlier as Indian hunting grounds. The railroad started Clifton on its way to the town we know. The Civil War played an important part in the journey also. During the war Clifton was known as Devereux Station. In 1868 Devereux Station became known as Clifton Station. In 1869 a Post Office was established and the town started growing with stores, schools and a community feeling. On March 10, 1902 Clifton Station was established as a town by Charter from the General Assembly.

The Clifton community affirms a desire to interact with one another in an environment of respect and integrity.

We are a community that:

• is committed to the dignity and value of one another.
• assumes the best in each other.
• communicates clearly and directly.
• provides open forums to address difficult issues in an orderly, respectful manner.
• behaves towards one another, both individually and collectively, with honesty, decency and responsibility.
• holds the preservation of our unique historic character in the highest regard.
• participates in community activities, organizations and events in the best interest of all.