White Cloud is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. It was named for James White Cloud, son of Chief White Cloud of the Iowa people.
The city population is approximately 180.
White Cloud is the seat of government for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.
Interesting information:
- The entire downtown district of White Cloud is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are the Poulet House and the White Cloud School.
- Some scenes from the 1973 movie Paper Moon were filmed here.
- Dr. J. R. Gatling who was one of the town’s organizers, invented the Gatling Gun.
- Hosts a bi-annual flea market (Spring & Fall) which coincides with the neighboring Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market
