Cloud Chief is a small unincorporated community in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States.

[2] The townsite was platted in April 1892, as Tacola, when the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation was opened for settlement.

Cloud Chief was at the fringe of "Texas" and as a result was settled mainly by Texans.

Many had left their business hanging fire until they found out whether or not they could actually find a claim in the newly opened country.

Two county commissioners went to Washington, D.C., and persuaded Congress to pass legislation approving the move.

After moving to Cordell, the newspaper continued publication from January 13, 1905, until February 17, 1919.