SIBLEY COUNTY

General Info

Settled in the mid 1800s, Sibley County was named in honor of General Henry Hastings Sibley, the first governor of Minnesota. Sibley County was officially organized in 1853 and Henderson was first selected as the county seat. As the railroad arrived, Sibley County continued to grow and cities were founded near railway junctions and lakes and streams. Businesses were established and the area began to develop. The county seat was moved to Gaylord in 1915 and the population of Sibley County reached 16,862. Today Sibley County is home to approximately 14,954 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Sibley-Blue Earth-Nicollet County Trail Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Hiking, Snowmobiling, Equestrian and more.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what Sibley County has to offer.

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within Sibley County? Here’s your go-to spot.

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in Sibley County, look no further.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in Sibley County.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses at these locations.

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CITIES

Cities In Sibley County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Arlington
Gaylord
Gibbon
Green Isle
Henderson
New Auburn
Winthrop

Townships

Alfsborg Township
Arlington Township
Bismarck Township
Cornish Township
Dryden Township
Faxon Township
Grafton Township
Green Isle Township

Henderson Township
Jessenland Township
Kelso Township
Moltke Township
New Auburn Township
Severance Township
Sibley Township
Transit Township
Washington Lake Township

TRAILS

Hiking, Snowmobiling, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Sibley County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from Snowmobiling, Hiking, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

JANUARY

Gibbon Winterfest

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

Green Isle Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Grackle Days | Winthrop

MAY

City-Wide Garage Sales | Gaylord
City Wide Garage Sales | Lafayette
Spring Garage Sales | Winthrop
Plant Yourself in Gaylord Event
Henderson Classic Car Roll-In (Tuesdays, May-Sept)
City Wide Garage Sales (1st Fri & Sat) | Henderson

JUNE

Breakfast on the Farm | Arlington
Farmers Market (Mondays, June-Sept) | Arlington
Farmers Market/Music Under the Oaks (Wednesdays, June-Sept) | Gaylord
Henderson Sauerkraut Days
Music in the Park (Jun-Aug) | Gibbon

JULY

Farm City Fun Fest | Winthrop
Sibley County Fair (July-Aug) | Arlington
4th of July Fireworks at High Island Lake | New Auburn
NAFD Annual Pork Chop Dinner | New Auburn
Gibbon Fun Fest

AUGUST

EGGstravaganza Parade | Gaylord
City-Wide Garage Sales | Gaylord
Annual Sibley County Backpack Community Fair | Gaylord
Hummingbird Hurrah | Henderson

SEPTEMBER

Fall Picnic | Winthrop
Fall Garage Sales | Winthrop

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Meet Under the Mistletoe | Gaylord
Home for the Holidays (Nov-Dec) | Gaylord
Legends of the Opry | Arlington

DECEMBER

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (507) 237-7800
Assessing & Zoning 237-4078
County Attorney 237-4144
Auditor/Treasurer 237-4070
Economic Development 237-7800
EMERGENCY 911
Emergency Management 237-4330
Extension Service 237-4100

GIS 237-4046
License Center 237-4068
Probation & Court Services 237-4097
Public Health & Human Services 237-4000
Public Works 237-4092
Recorder 237-4080
Sheriff 237-4330
Veterans Services 237-4090

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

204 Shamrock Dr. | Arlington | (507) 964-2378

ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

321 Main St. W | Arlington | (507) 964-2490

ARLINGTON RACEWAY

801 W Chandler St. | Arlington | (507) 380-6998

LIDO THEATRE

309 Main St. W | Arlington | (507) 964-5771

GAYLORD AREA AQUATIC CENTER

515 Recreation Rd. | Gaylord | (507) 237-2266

JOSEPH R. BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY

600 Main St. | Henderson | (507) 248-3234

KERFOOT CANOPY TOUR

30200 Scenic Byway Rd. | Henderson | (952) 873-3900

SIBLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

700 Main St. | Henderson | (507) 248-3434

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on Sibley County Parks, visit: http://www.co.sibley.mn.us/

CLEAR LAKE PARK

33150 615th Ave. | Gibbon | Sibley County Sheriff’s Office: (507) 237-4330

Located on 42 acres, Clear Lake Park features a boat launch, picnic shelters, swimming beach, playground equipment. Overnight camping available (call Sheriff’s Office for permission).

HIGH ISLAND CREEK PARK

26428 341st Lane | Henderson | Sibley County Sheriff’s Office: (507) 237-4330

Located on 220 acres, High Island Creek Park features a picnic shelter and nature trails. Overnight camping available (call Sheriff’s Office for permission).

RUSH RIVER PARK

33503 Rush River Park Rd. | Henderson | Friends of Rush River: (612) 735-9972, Sibley County Sheriff’s Office: (507) 237-4330

Located on 285 acres, Rush River Park features a picnic shelter, equestrian and nature trails, swimming beach, and playground equipment. Overnight camping available (call Sheriff’s Office for permission).

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System.

Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll-Free: (888) 665-4236 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Sibley County:

ARLINGTON

THOMES BROTHERS INC.
414 Main St. W | Arlington | (507) 964-2310

COURTLAND

COURTLAND MART
301 Main St. | Courtland | (507) 359-2270

GAYLORD

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #1646
119 6th St. | Gaylord | (507) 237-2621

GAYLORD SHELL
19 Main Ave | Gaylord | (507) 237-2385

SIBLEY COUNTY LICENSE CENTER
400 Court Ave. | Gaylord | (507) 237-4068

GIBBON

GIBBON LUMBER & HARDWARE
1003 1st Ave. | Gibbon | (507) 834-6366

HENDERSON

BENDERS TRUE VALUE
527 Main St. | Henderson | (507) 248-3230

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FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

ARLINGTON RACEWAY

LIDO THEATRE

GAYLORD AREA AQUATIC CENTER

JOSEPH R. BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY

KERFOOT CANOPY TOUR

SIBLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

PARKS AND RECREATION

CLEAR LAKE PARK

HIGH ISLAND CREEK PARK

RUSH RIVER PARK

LICENSES

ARLINGTON

COURTLAND

GAYLORD

GIBBON

HENDERSON

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