Cloud is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa, United States.

Geography

Cloud is located in the southern part of Dallas Township, just 1 mile (1.6 km) from the Lucas County line.

History

Cloud was founded in the 1800s; no town plat ever existed. Cloud was founded near the railroad line of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad that was built in the early 20th century through the southwestern part of Marion County.

Cloud's population was 14 in 1902.

Notable people

Hardin B. Cloud, Iowa state legislator, farmer, and merchant lived in Cloud; he also served as postmaster for Cloud.

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