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HOME ABOUT LIBRARY GALLERY CONTACT Clio Depot Museum 4 6 HISTORY OPENS WINDOWS INTO THE FUTURE The Flint PereMarquette Railroad was probably the most important single factor in the development of Clios identity as a town. By the early 1900s the Village of Clio with a population of 800 industrious citizens a new school small industries had a newspaper to keep everyone informed. With the increasing popularity of the automobile and the decreasing popularity of the railroad Clio changed from an important farming and commercial center to a residential community. And what made one generation great demands the others be grateful I dont think thats too much to ask.