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Kirby Lake
Location of lake in Minnesota.
Location of lake in Minnesota.
Kirby Lake
Location in Minnesota
Location Sibley County, Minnesota
Coordinates 44°37′35″N 94°11′19″W / 44.62639°N 94.18861°W / 44.62639; -94.18861
Type lake

Kirby Lake is a beautiful lake located in Sibley County, which is in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lakes are natural bodies of water that are usually surrounded by land. They are important for wildlife and often used for fun activities like fishing or boating.

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Kirby Lake is a smaller lake that plays a part in the natural environment of Sibley County. It's a great example of the many lakes found across Minnesota, which is often called the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

Where is Kirby Lake?

This lake is found in Sibley County, Minnesota, a county in the central part of Minnesota. The state of Minnesota is in the upper Midwest region of the United States.

How Did Kirby Lake Get Its Name?

Kirby Lake was named after an early settler in the area. His name was James Patterson Kirby, and he was an Irish immigrant who came to live in the region. It's common for places like lakes, towns, and rivers to be named after important people who lived there or helped settle the land.

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