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Skellyville, Kansas

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Unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
Skellyville, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Kingman County (legend)KDOT map of Kingman County (legend)
Skellyville is located in KansasSkellyvilleSkellyvilleLocation within the state of Kansas
Coordinates: 37°40′30″N 98°27′1″W / 37.67500°N 98.45028°W / 37.67500; -98.45028
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyKingman
TownshipDresden
Elevation1,696 ft (517 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code620
FIPS code20-65750
GNIS ID484662

Skellyville is an unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. It is located approximately two miles (3.2 km) northwest of Cunningham on the north side of the South Fork Ninnescah River.

History

Skellyville was formed as an "oil town" when oil was discovered in the area. As the pocket of oil dried up, the population decreased as well.

Education

The community is served by Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district.

References

  1. ^ "Skellyville, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior

Further reading

See also: List of books about Kingman County, Kansas

External links

Municipalities and communities of Kingman County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Kingman
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Map of Kansas highlighting Kingman County
Map of Kansas highlighting Kingman County
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