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Oil Hill, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°50′10″N 96°53′08″W / 37.83611°N 96.88556°W / 37.83611; -96.88556
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Oil Hill, Kansas is a ghost town in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1]

History

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The community was formed during the oil boom in Butler County.[2] A post office was established in Oil Hill in 1917, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.[3] The community no longer exists and is considered a ghost town.[4]

See also

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Education

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The modern day area around Oil Hill is served by the Circle USD 375 public school district. Oil Hill Elementary School is named to commemorate the history of the former community.[5]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Oil Hill, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ "Butler County". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  3. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2004.
  4. ^ Fitzgerald, Daniel. Ghost Towns of Kansas: A Traveler's Guide. Lawrence: U of Kansas P, 1988.
  5. ^ "Oil Hill Elementary School". Unified School District #375.

Further reading

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37°50′10″N 96°53′08″W / 37.83611°N 96.88556°W / 37.83611; -96.88556