Giard, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Giard, Iowa
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 Giard, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Giard, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456893 |
Giard is a small, quiet place in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Giard sits about 1,122 feet (342 meters) above sea level. You can find it at these coordinates: 43°0′20″N 91°17′21″W / 43.00556°N 91.28917°W.
Giard had a post office for many years. It first opened on September 28, 1854. It closed for a while, but then it was brought back on August 7, 1914. The post office operated until January 15, 1925, with only a short break at the end of 1918.
A Look at Giard's Past
Giard was officially started in 1871. It was named after a person named Basil Giard.
Over the years, the number of people living in Giard changed. In 1902, there were 72 people living there. By 1925, the population had grown to 165 people.
