Giard, Iowa
# 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 / ﻿43.00556°N 91.28917°W﻿ / 43.00556; -91.28917 (43.0055403, -91.2892995). 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.

## History

Giard was founded in 1871 and was named after Basil Giard. Giard's population was 72 in 1902, and 165 in 1925.

