Unincorporated community in Georgia, United States
| Cloudland | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 The Lookout Restaurant in Cloudland | |
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| Coordinates: 34°30′57″N 85°29′40″W / 34.51583°N 85.49444°W / 34.51583; -85.49444 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chattooga |
Cloudland is an unincorporated community in western Chattooga County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is located at an elevation of 1,498 feet atop Lookout Mountain, 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.
History
Cloudland had its start in the late 19th century as a summer resort. The community was named after businessman A.C. Cloud. A post office was in operation at Cloudland from 1916 until 1981.
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.
- ^ 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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