Cedar Bluff, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cedar Bluff, Iowa
Unincorporated community
Cedar Bluff, Iowa Location in Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Cedar
Elevation	709 ft (216 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	563
GNIS feature ID	455223

Cedar Bluff is a small, historic place in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.

A Look Back at Cedar Bluff's History

Cedar Bluff has a long history, dating back to the early days of Iowa. It's interesting because its name has changed a few times over the years!

How Cedar Bluff Got Its Name

The story of Cedar Bluff's name changes tells us a lot about its past.

• 1841: The first post office was set up here. Back then, it was called Cedar River. A post office was very important in those days. It was how people sent and received letters and news from far away.
• 1849: Just eight years later, the name was changed to Gower's Ferry. This new name likely came from a ferry crossing nearby, which was a common way to cross rivers before bridges were built.
• 1859: Finally, the community received its current name, Cedar Bluff. This name probably describes the local landscape, perhaps a steep bank or "bluff" near the Cedar River.

Population Over Time

Like many small communities, Cedar Bluff's population has varied. In 1940, for example, only 59 people lived there. This shows it has always been a very small and quiet place.