Oil Hill, Kansas
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Oil Hill, Kansas was an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas, United States.
History
The town was formed during the county's oil boom.[1] A post office was established in Oil Hill in 1917, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.[2] The town no longer exists and is considered a ghost town.[3]
Oil Hill Elementary School is named to commemorate the history of the town.[4]
Notable people
- Larry Hartshorn, professional football player for the Chicago Cardinals.
Further reading
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References
External links
- Historic Images of Oil Hill, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oil Hill
- Butler County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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Municipalities and communities of Butler County, Kansas, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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