Sigsbee, Missouri facts for kids

Sigsbee is a small place in Shelby County, which is in the state of Missouri in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live close to each other. However, it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's part of. Sigsbee is one such community in Shelby County.

The History of Sigsbee

Sigsbee had a post office that opened in 1898. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office helped the community stay connected. It operated for several years before closing in 1906.

The community of Sigsbee was named after a famous person. His name was Charles Dwight Sigsbee. He was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. A Rear Admiral is a very high-ranking officer in the navy. The navy is the part of the military that operates at sea. Naming the community after him was a way to honor his service.