[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.

Roper, Lemuel Jackson, and John Grayson, who established the Lincoln Townsite Company to attract Black settlers.

[7] Located along the Fort Smith and Western Railroad, Clearview was part of the Black Town Movement,[8] which provided African Americans opportunities for landownership, self-governance, and economic independence.

This migration to Oklahoma was driven by the desire to escape the oppressive Jim Crow laws of the American South.

Along with cotton, other essential crops such as corn, beans, and vegetables were cultivated, creating local food security and supporting a robust agricultural economy.

According to data from The Oklahoma African American Educators Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame welcomes approximately over 100[12] visitors annually, highlighting its role as a prominent attraction and resource for those seeking to learn about the rich history of African American education.