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Clifton Township

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The Township of Clifton was originally settled in 1815. The Township of  Clifton was formed from Covington, December 14, 1875. Jacob Gress,  the first settler, located here in 1840. He opened the first tavern in the log-house in the most primitive style. He was a brave hunter, and was the proud owner of 73 bear skins. He also killed over 700 deer and a  large number of panthers and wolves, and much small game. The first store was built in 1863 or 1864 by Herbine, Baum & Co., at Clifton. 

The population was 282 in 1880; 172 in 1890; 200 in 1900; 203 in 1910.                  

Clifton Township is located in the southeast corner of Lackawanna County. 


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