County of village: Randolph County
Location of village: MO-3, just N> of US 24, miles W. of Moberly
Park located: McLean St. & Stonewall St, center of town
Elevation: 715'
Population: 114 (2013)
"AECI’s Thomas Hill Power Division is located in north-central Missouri [Clifton Hill] just one hour from Columbia, Missouri, home of the Mizzou Tigers and three hours from both Kansas City and St. Louis. The location offers the benefits of small town living yet large metropolitan areas are within reach for a weekend get-away to shop or catch major league sports teams in action.
"The communities surrounding the power plant have much to offer including the comfort of country living where you can enjoy fishing, hunting, water activities, and other outdoor sports. The area has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts and still be within reach of quality health care and educational resources." ~ Associated Electric Cooperative Inc
"It was the only town in the township, and was laid out in 1866, on the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Sec. 35, Twp. 54 N, R. 16 W, and was named for David Clifton, who came from Owen County, Kentucky, about the year 1850, and was the owner of the town site.
"William Holman erected the first house that was built in the town. The first hotel was opened by Julius Rogers ... The first school was taught by Ancel Richardson, from Virginia ...
"In 1884 P. S. Baker, had the drug store and was postmaster. J. B. Lambeth and J. B. Grove, had general merchandise. J. M. Fidler was the shoemaker ..." (--Randolph Co.,, pgs 141, 142; see, also, Campbell, pg 469, Conard, Vol. 2, pg 27)
"A town in Clifton Township, laid out in 1866 and named for Judge David Clifton, owner of the town site, and also from its location on a hill. The name of the railroad station is simplified to Clifton." ~ (HIST. RANDOLPH, 149; J.D. Hammett, Porter Mayo)