Sinclair, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sinclair
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 Sinclair
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 12 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 464746 |
Sinclair is a small, quiet place in Butler County, Iowa, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
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History of Sinclair
Sinclair has an interesting past, especially during a tough time in American history.
A Stop on the Underground Railroad
Before and during the Civil War, Sinclair was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network of safe houses and routes. It helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North. At first, Sinclair was just a stop for trains. But it grew into a small community over time.
Times of Change and Challenge
Like many small places, Sinclair has seen good times and hard times. During the Great Depression, a period of severe economic hardship in the 1930s, the people of Sinclair faced many difficulties. In 1925, the community had a population of only 12 people.
The 2008 Tornado
On May 25, 2008, a very strong tornado hit southern Butler County. This tornado was an EF5, which is the strongest type. It caused a lot of damage in Sinclair. The tornado destroyed the community's grain elevator. It also ripped apart large grain bins and threw big tanks of anhydrous ammonia into nearby fields.
