Skellyville, Kansas
Skellyville is an unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Cunningham on the north side of the South Fork Ninnescah River.
Skellyville, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Kingman County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°40′30″N 98°27′1″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Township | Dresden |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-65750 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 484662 [1] |
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.
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Municipalities and communities of Kingman County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Kingman County | |
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