Cleves is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa, United States, with a bank, a repair shop, and a grain elevator.[1]

Cleves, Iowa
Cleves, Iowa is located in Iowa
Cleves, Iowa
Cleves, Iowa
Location within the state of Iowa
Coordinates: 42°28′22″N 93°02′43″W / 42.47278°N 93.04528°W / 42.47278; -93.04528
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHardin County
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

Geography

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Cleves is in the far eastern part of Hardin County, at 42°28′22″N 93°02′43″W / 42.47278°N 93.04528°W / 42.47278; -93.04528.

History

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Cleves in the far eastern part of Hardin County, Iowa, in 1902
 
Plat map of Cleves, Iowa, in 1903

Cleves was platted in Section 36 about a mile southeast of Abbott, Iowa, in 1880 by the Rock Island Railroad, which was building a track though this part of Hardin County. N. Bonjer made an addition to the community in 1881.[2] The Cleves town plat ran diagonally due to the rail line running diagonally through the community.[3]

The Cleves post office was established in 1881. A grain dealer, lumber and stockyard, and general store were also established during this era.[2]

Cleves' population was 25 in 1900,[4] and 75 in 1925.[5]

In 1940, the population of Cleves was 50.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Innovative Ag Services". Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  2. ^ a b Moir, William J. (1911). Past and Present of Hardin County, Iowa. Unigraphic. pp. 288–289.
  3. ^ Plat Book of Hardin County, Iowa. Eldora, Iowa: Gardner Map and Atlas Company. 1903. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
  4. ^ Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207. Archived from the original on 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  5. ^ Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States,territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. 1925. p. 190. Archived from the original on 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  6. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 296. Archived from the original on 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2022-12-01.