Clovis Memorial District is a special district that was formed on June 11, 1946, to commemorate the veterans of the Clovis area. The District is governed by a five member board of directors elected by the public every two years for alternating four year terms. The District boundaries very closely proximate the Clovis Unified School District boundaries.

In 1951 the District completed the construction of the Veterans Memorial Building. In 1984 the building was renamed the Rex Phebus Veterans Memorial Building in honor of more than 30 years service that Rex Phebus dedicated to the Memorial District and Clovis community as District Manager.

The building has been the focal point and hub of civic and social activities in the Clovis community. It has played an important part in the lives of people living in the Clovis area. As children they played in the gymnasium, attended dances, had their wedding receptions, anniversaries and have watched their children and grandchildren do the same.

The District makes the building available to veterans organizations, and residents who live within the district boundaries. Eligible non-profit groups, organizations, service clubs and churches also are frequent users, along with the Chamber of Commerce, school and governmental agencies.

The Clovis Memorial District Board of Directors are making bold decisive moves to provide facilities and programs for veterans and residents of the District. As evidence of this commitment they are determined to provide a first class, quality facility and program that all Clovis Memorial District residents will proudly identify with and call their own.