Oil Hill, Kansas

[1] 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] 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.

Map of Kansas highlighting Butler County
Map of Kansas highlighting Butler County