Clover, South Carolina's origin story began in 1876 when the first railway tracks were laid through the county's northern section, and the village emerged as a railway stop. Legend has it the railway's water tank overflowed and fertilized a patch of clover, and the stop was dubbed "the clover patch." The town was officially incorporated in 1887. Famously, The Revolutionary War battle of Kings Mountain occurred around eight miles west of modern-day Clover on October 7, 1780.

You can learn more about the battle at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. The battle was a turning point in the war, with the American victory proving to be a stinging defeat for the British attempting to secure control of the Southern colonies. Thomas Jefferson dubbed it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle at Kings Mountain was the first major setback for Britain's southern strategy and started a chain of events that culminated in Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown.

Today's Clover offers a bit of culture along with its Southern charm. Gallery 120, established in 2015, is a community art gallery that promotes the growth and exposure of emerging and professional artists while providing local community education in the fine arts. The gallery features monthly exhibits and offers a public art reception on the first Friday of every month. The focus is on showcasing the exceptional skill of professional artists, student artists' creativity, and emerging artists' works.

There isn't a better place to find your inner Zen than Vien Quang, a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monastery and temple. The little-known sanctuary garden is where visitors can relieve stress and unwind by reconnecting with nature. The monastery features beautiful gardens with pagodas, marble statues, blooming flowers, and Lotus ponds that cover reflective pools. Visitors can climb stairs to the Buddha and even participate in ceremonies.

Take a little piece of Clover home with you at Southern Cottage Antiques & Gifts. The quaint shop provides handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts, including jewelry, antiques, garden art, and more. Local vendors like Auntie Faye, Christie's Antiques, and Goforth Creations showcase their products and locally sourced goods, such as honey and True Honey Teas. In addition, the store offers Crow Bar Farm jams, jellies, rubs, flavored sugars, and Jo Mama's pancake-cornbread & biscuit mixes.

For a meal like Mama used to make, The Clover Station has been serving delicious homestyle southern meals since 2009. Founded by Ms. Pat, who raised her children on southern home cooking, the restaurant is known for its scratch-made biscuits, fried okra, cornbread, and fried chicken. Ms. Pat is involved in every aspect of the restaurant, bringing her southern hospitality to welcome everyone. With rotating daily specials and classic dishes, The Clover Station is a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

Clover's motto is "The town with love in the middle," but one thing residents don't love is bugs. When mosquitoes, fleas, rodents, and spiders are taking a bite out of your laidback Southern lifestyle, the #1 local pest control company is At Ease Pest Solutions. Contact us today for an estimate, and let us handle all your pest control issues.