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| Coordinates: 34°30′57″N 85°29′40″W / 34.51583°N 85.49444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chattooga |
Cloudland is an unincorporated community in western Chattooga County in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1] It is located at an elevation of 1,498 feet atop Lookout Mountain,[2] a broad ridge that occupies northwestern Georgia and northeastern Alabama. Camp Juliette Low, named for founder Juliette Gordon Low, is located just northeast of town.
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History
Cloudland had its start in the late 19th century as a summer resort.[3] The community was named after businessman A.C. Cloud.[4] A post office was in operation at Cloudland from 1916 until 1981.[5][4]
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cloudland, Georgia
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey. Dougherty Gap 7.5-minute topographic map, 2014. Acme Mapper
- ^ "Cloudland". Calhoun Times. September 1, 2004. p. 36. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
- ^ a b Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 46. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Chattooga County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
External links
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