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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Sibley (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Sibley. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Sibley is located in Hardin County.

To see how the shape of Tennessee's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Hardin County: Lauderdale (AL), Tishomingo (MS), Chester, Decatur, Henderson, McNairy & Wayne.

Below are the counties that are near Sibley. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Sibley:

  • Hardin County     (The home county of Sibley)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Centerview
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerview
      • Centerview is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 244 people
    • Saltillo
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • New Town
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hardin County
    • Savannah
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Crump
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crump have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crump
      • Crump is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,459 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crump <2>
    • Swift
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swift have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swift
      • Swift is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 5,874 people
    • Belle Meade
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Meade have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Meade
      • Belle Meade is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,017 people
    • Johnson Ford
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnson Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson Ford
      • Johnson Ford is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 65,813 people
    • Pittsburg Landing Ferry
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittsburg Landing Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsburg Landing Ferry
      • Pittsburg Landing Ferry is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 555 people
    • Nixon
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nixon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixon
      • Nixon is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 718 people
    • Shiloh
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
    • Hamburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hamburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamburg
      • Hamburg is located in Hardin County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Hamburg
      • From Sibley to Hamburg
  • Chester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Milledgeville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Enville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enville
      • Enville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
    • Sweet Lips
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sweet Lips. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Lips
      • Sweet Lips is located in Chester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Sweet Lips
      • From Sibley to Sweet Lips
    • Jacks Creek
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Henderson
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Mifflin
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Masseyville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Masseyville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masseyville
      • Masseyville is located in Chester County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Masseyville
      • From Sibley to Masseyville
    • Montezuma
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Deanburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Silerton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Decatur County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Dunbar
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Scotts Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
    • Pleasant Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Decatur County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 566 people
    • Decaturville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Mount Lebanon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Lebanon
      • Mount Lebanon is located in Decatur County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 29,387 people
    • Parsons
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parsons have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parsons
      • Parsons is located in Decatur County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,272 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parsons <2>
    • Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
  • Henderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Sardis
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      • Sardis is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sardis <2>
    • Cedar Grove
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
    • Reagan
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Rhodes Town
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodes Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Town
      • Rhodes Town is located in Henderson County
    • Middle Fork
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Middle Fork. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork
      • Middle Fork is located in Henderson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Middle Fork
      • From Sibley to Middle Fork
    • Chesterfield
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chesterfield. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
      • Chesterfield is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 469 people
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Chesterfield
      • From Sibley to Chesterfield
    • Darden
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darden have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darden
      • Darden is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 399 people
    • Huron
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Lexington
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • White Fern
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
  • Madison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Cisco Indian Village ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cisco Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cisco Indian Village
      • Cisco Indian Village is located in Madison County
    • Pinson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
  • McNairy County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Adamsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Stantonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Purdy
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Purdy. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in McNairy County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Purdy
      • From Sibley to Purdy
    • Tulu
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tulu have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tulu
      • Tulu is located in McNairy County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 18,899 people
    • Bethel Springs
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethel Springs
      • Bethel Springs is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 727 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bethel Springs <2>
    • Finger
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finger
      • Finger is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 288 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Finger <2>
    • Michie
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Selmer
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Selmer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Selmer
      • Selmer is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,280 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Selmer <2>
    • Caffey
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Caffey. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caffey
      • Caffey is located in McNairy County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Caffey
      • From Sibley to Caffey
    • Falcon
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Eastview
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastview
      • Eastview is located in McNairy County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 702 people
    • Guys
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Flatwoods
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Mousetail ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mousetail have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mousetail
      • Mousetail is located in Perry County
  • Wayne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Clifton
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Lutts
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lutts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutts
      • Lutts is located in Wayne County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,080 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lutts <2>
    • Waynesboro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesboro
      • Waynesboro is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,371 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynesboro <2>
  • Lauderdale County (AL)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Haddock ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haddock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haddock
      • Haddock is located in Lauderdale County (AL)
    • Waterloo
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Alcorn County (MS)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.
    • Farmington
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
      • Farmington is located in Alcorn County (MS)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,160 people
    • Corinth
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Tishomingo County (MS)
    • Short
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Short. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Short
      • Short is located in Tishomingo County (MS)
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Short
      • From Sibley to Short

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Sibley, see our County-by-County Page for Sibley.

Cemeteries Near Sibley ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sibley.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Sibley covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.

  • Liberty Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Liberty Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Liberty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Norwood Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Norwood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Donohoo Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Donohoo Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Donohoo Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Tall Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tall Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tall Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • New Prospect Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the New Prospect Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the New Prospect Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Taylor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Taylor Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Taylor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Cawthon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Sweeney Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sweeney Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sweeney Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Union Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Union Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Old Union Church Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Dodds Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dodds Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dodds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lebanon Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lebanon Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lebanon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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    • Hamilton Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Oakland Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakland Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakland Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Turnbow Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Turnbow Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Turnbow Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Sibley had a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Sibley, with the one closest to Sibley listed first.

  • Morris Chapel
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morris Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morris Chapel
    • Morris Chapel is located in Hardin County
  • Paulks ‑ Historic
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paulks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulks
    • Paulks is located in Hardin County
  • Cerro Gordo
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cerro Gordo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cerro Gordo
    • Cerro Gordo is located in Hardin County
  • Saltillo
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Savannah
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
  • Point Pleasant
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
    • Point Pleasant is located in Decatur County
  • Milledgeville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Economy ‑ Historic
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Economy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Economy
    • Economy is located in Hardin County
  • Swift
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swift have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swift
    • Swift is located in Hardin County
    • Estimated population in 2014: 5,874 people
  • Adamsville
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Thurman
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thurman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thurman
    • Thurman is located in Decatur County
  • Sardis
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
    • Sardis is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sardis <2>
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    • Pittsburg Landing
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pittsburg Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pittsburg Landing
      • Pittsburg Landing is located in Hardin County
    • Maddox
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maddox have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maddox
      • Maddox is located in Hardin County
    • Smiths Fork ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smiths Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiths Fork
      • Smiths Fork is located in Hardin County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Sibley. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sibley.

Newspapers Published in Sibley ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 37 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sibley.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Sibley, there are papers which were published within 20 miles [32.2 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Sibley.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Sibley:

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sibley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sibley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sibley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.3148, Longitude: -88.2720    
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Sibley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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