Kingsley

History

The city later known as Kingsley was once a village in a different location named Quorn, being named after the Quorn Hunt in England. Quorn continued to grow to include a population of 300 to 400 people and multiple buildings on Main Street. A railroad was being built and the population of Quorn hoped that it would go through the village on its way to Sioux City, Iowa. However, the railroad did not go through Quorn. One of the many ideas about why the railroad took a different route was due to a disagreement between the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company and the Close brothers. The actual reason is still unknown. Due to the railroad being the main mode of transportation of goods, the residents had no choice but to relocate to a new area. Every business except for a mill was moved to a new area during 1883. Founded on January 15, 1884, Kingsley was named after Nahum P. Kingsley who had laid out the city on June 4, 1883. A centennial celebration was held on three days in June 1984. Former United States President Ronald Reagan wrote of the centennial, "The spirit which has built and sustained your community reflects the energy which has forged America into a land of wonder. As a community held by fellowship and goodwill, Kingsley has become home to many who love it dearly". In June 1990, a public swimming pool named the Loring Aquatic Center was opened. The 1893 grain elevator was burned down in 1996 and used as practice by firefighters. In June 2000, new playground equipment was added to Kingsley's park. Kingsley received high speed internet in May 2002. In December 2003, a final water tower was built and was completed on May 24, 2004. In 2005 through 2006, a walking trail was completed. In June 2008, a new water main was built. On August 17, 2009, it…

Geography

Kingsley is located in Garfield Township within Plymouth County. The city is located within the Loess Hills. It was written in a 1990 book that Kingsley is in a "grain and stock region on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad". According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Kingsley is 1,230 feet [375 m] above sea level. The city is surrounded by farmland and many of the original farms were owned by the Close brothers.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Kingsley Elementary School
  Elementary · Kingsley · 169 students · 14.1:1 ratio
• Kingsley-Pierson High School
  High · Kingsley · 145 students · 10.4:1 ratio