Giard, Iowa

Giard is an unincorporated community in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. Its elevation is 1,122 feet (342 m), and it is located at 43°0′20″N 91°17′21″W (43.0055403, -91.2892995).[1] A post office was established in the community on September 28, 1854; after being disestablished, it was restored on August 7, 1914, and operated until January 15, 1925, except for a short hiatus at the end of 1918.[2]

Giard, Iowa
Giard, Iowa is located in Iowa
Giard, Iowa
Giard, Iowa
Giard, Iowa is located in the United States
Giard, Iowa
Giard, Iowa
Coordinates: 43.0055403°N 91.2892995°W / 43.0055403; -91.2892995
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyClayton
Elevation
1,112 ft (339 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code563
GNIS feature ID456893

History

Giard was founded in 1871 and was named after Basil Giard.[3] Giard's population was 72 in 1902,[4] and 165 in 1925.[5]

References


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