St. Cloud, Ray County, Missouri facts for kids
St. Cloud is a small place in Ray County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county. St. Cloud is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which is a big region with many cities and towns.
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Where is St. Cloud Located?
St. Cloud is found in a rural area of Ray County. It's about 2.5 miles (which is about 4 kilometers) to the west-northwest of a town called Richmond. You can also find it about one mile (or 1.6 kilometers) north of Missouri Route 10, which is a state highway. A small river, the West Fork of the Crooked River, flows right past the northern part of the community.
A Look at St. Cloud's History
How St. Cloud Got Its Name
St. Cloud has an interesting past. For a while, it was also known by a slightly different name: "Saint Cloud Springs." This name gives us a clue about how the community got started.
When St. Cloud Was Platted
The area where St. Cloud is located was officially "plat-ted" in the year 1881. When a place is "plat-ted," it means that someone created a detailed map showing how the land was divided into lots, streets, and other areas. This is usually done when a new town or community is being planned. The name "Saint Cloud Springs" came from a natural spring that was located very close to where the community was first laid out.
