Sibert, Kentucky facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 515401 |
Sibert is a small, unincorporated community located in Clay County, Kentucky, in the United States. It was once an important coal town and a place where trains stopped, known as a rail depot. Sibert also had its own post office for many years.
About Sibert
Sibert is found near the Paw Paw Branch of the Horse Creek, which flows into the Goose Creek river. It is about half a mile away from another community called Hima. The land around Sibert is about 876 feet (267 meters) above sea level. In July 2007, the population of Sibert was around 3,027 people.
How Sibert Got Its Name
The town, the rail depot, and the old post office were all named after a local family called Siebert. This family were early settlers in the area. They were descendants of pioneers named Daniel and Sarah (Sallie) Siebert, and later family members included William and Milton Siebert.
Sibert's History
Sibert's history is closely tied to coal mining. In 1918, members of the Siebert family were involved in the coal industry. For example, a Daniel Siebert had a coal mine located about 2.625 miles (4.225 km) upstream on Horse Creek. Another family member, Thomas Siebert, had a mine about 0.25 miles (0.40 km) upstream on Paw Paw Branch.
The Sibert post office was officially opened on September 20, 1920. It was started by Ellen Lewis, and James W. McNamara was its very first postmaster. The post office served the community for many years before it finally closed in 1974.
