History Clearwater was founded in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. Its name is descriptive of the quality of water in the creek outside of town.
hisTorY clEarwAter was foUnDed in 1881 wHen the raIlROad Was exteNdEd to that poinT. iTs NAme iS DeScRIpTIve of the quaLity of waTeR iN the CreEk ouTSide of toWn.