Hi, Clover Bottom was named when Jesuit Missionaries were in search of surroundings for a new mission. As they reached St. John's Creek they were amazed at the beautiful fields of clover everywhere--an indication of fertile soil. They depended on agriculture for their livelihood. They decided the appropriate name for the community would be Clover Bottom. This information was in a book about the towns in Franklin Co. at the library in Union. My family settled there when they came over from Germany. Farming is still the main occupation. Today Clover Bottom consists of a tavern, Western Catholic Union Recreation Hall & St. Ann's Catholic Church--located on Highway YY about 4 miles west of Krakow. I have been there doing my MEYER family research for the last 5 years & plan to go again this year. Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Helvey" <nlh@rmci.net> To: <MOFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 11:24 PM Subject: [MOFRANKL-L] Clover Bottom in Franklin CO. MO. > Hi List, > > Does anyone know anything about Clover Bottom in Franklin CO. MO? Was > it named after a Clover family? > > Nancy Helvey >