Sinclair, Iowa
Sinclair is an unincorporated community in Grundy County, Iowa, United States.[1] It was a frequent stop for the Underground Railroad during and before the Civil War. The town was founded in 1743. Prior to the establishment of the town, it was nothing more than a railroad stop. Throughout its history, the town has had periods of expansion and periods of struggle. During the Great Depression, the town of Sinclair and the small population suffered greatly.
Sinclair | |
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| Sinclair, Iowa | |
  Sinclair Location within the state of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′0″N 92°43′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 12 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 464746 |
Tornado
On May 25, 2008, an EF5 tornado ripped through southern Butler County, and destroyed the Sinclair grain elevator; ripping apart grain bins and throwing anhydrous ammonia tanks into fields.
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Municipalities and communities of Butler County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Butler County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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