Sibley, Kansas facts for kids
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Sibley, Kansas
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 Sibley, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Sibley, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Named for | Lake Sibley |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Sibley is a ghost town located in Cloud County, Kansas, United States. A ghost town is a place that used to be a busy community but is now mostly empty. Sibley is found north of Concordia and the Republican River.
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History of Sibley
Sibley was started in 1869. It was named after a nearby body of water called Lake Sibley. When it was first founded, people hoped it would become an important place.
Becoming a County Seat
In 1870, Sibley was considered to be the "county seat" for Cloud County. A county seat is the main town in a county. It is where the local government offices are located. Sibley competed against Concordia for this important title.
Why Sibley is a Ghost Town
Sibley lost the election to Concordia in 1870. Because it did not become the county seat, the town did not grow much. Over time, people moved away. Today, the land where Sibley once stood is privately owned. It is mainly used for farming. This is why Sibley is now known as a ghost town.
Notable People from Sibley
Even though Sibley is a ghost town, some interesting people came from there.
- May Louise Cowles was an economist. An economist is a person who studies how money and goods are made and used. May Louise Cowles focused on how people buy and use clothing. She also studied how consumers, or people who buy things, behave.
