About

Cleveland, near Bickleton, was first settled in 1879 by Ripley Dodge, who named it for the city of his native state of Ohio.

Cleveland and Bickleton host the oldest rodeo in the state, held annually during the second week in June.  Also on the rodeo grounds is a 100-year-old Spillman carousel that has been completely refurbished thanks to grants and private funds. The carousel has been restored to operating condition, as it was back in 1907, using the original carousel horses that are housed in the Museum in Bickleton.