Cleveland
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Settled in 1844 by Robert McCray, Sr. & Margaret. First post office known as Buffalo Fork, 1853-1865. Reopened, 1883, as Point; renamed in honor of Pres. Grover Cleveland in 1885. Post office closed in 1995.
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