Cloud County, Administrative division in Kansas, United States
Cloud County is an administrative division in north-central Kansas that spans across prairie landscape and farmland. The Republican River flows through its territory, running from north to south and defining much of the natural geography.
The county was established in 1867 and named after William Cloud, a colonel in the Second Kansas Cavalry during the Civil War. The name change from its original designation reflected the region's connection to early American military history.
The county maintains several townships including Arion, Aurora, Buffalo, Center, Colfax, and Elk, each contributing to the regional administrative structure.
The area is easily accessible by car, with Concordia serving as the main hub for services and amenities in the county. Educational institutions and healthcare facilities are available to residents and visitors throughout the region.
The population of Cloud County reached its maximum of 19,295 residents in 1890, marking the peak of settlement in this Kansas territory.
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