Cleves, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cleves, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Cleves is a small, unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Cleves has a few important businesses, including a bank, a repair shop, and a place where grain is stored.
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Where is Cleves Located?
Cleves is found in the far eastern part of Hardin County. Its exact location is 42 degrees, 28 minutes, 22 seconds North and 93 degrees, 2 minutes, 43 seconds West.
The Story of Cleves: How it Started
When Was Cleves Founded?
Cleves was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1880. This process is called "platting." It happened in an area known as Section 36. This location was about a mile southeast of another community named Abbott, Iowa.
The Railroad's Role in Cleves
The Rock Island Railroad company played a big part in creating Cleves. They were building a train track through this area of Hardin County. Because the train line ran diagonally, the town's map was also laid out diagonally. In 1881, a person named N. Bonjer added more land to the community.
Early Businesses and Services
The Cleves post office opened in 1881, helping people send and receive mail. During this time, other important businesses also started. These included a grain dealer, a lumberyard, a stockyard for animals, and a general store. These businesses were very important for the people living in and around Cleves.
How Many People Lived in Cleves?
The population of Cleves changed over the years:
- In 1900, about 25 people lived there.
- By 1925, the population grew to 75 people.
- In 1940, the number of residents was 50.
Images for kids
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Cleves in the far eastern part of Hardin County, Iowa, in 1902
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Plat map of Cleves, Iowa, in 1903
