Oil Hill, Kansas facts for kids

Oil Hill, Kansas is a ghost town in Butler County, Kansas, United States. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now it's mostly empty.

The Story of Oil Hill

Oil Hill became a community during a time called the oil boom in Butler County. An oil boom happens when a lot of oil is found, and many people move to the area to work.

A post office opened in Oil Hill in 1917. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open until 1958. After that, fewer people lived there. Today, Oil Hill no longer exists as a busy town. It is now known as a ghost town.

Schools Near Oil Hill

Today, the area around where Oil Hill used to be is part of the Circle USD 375 public school district. This district helps educate students in the region.

There is an elementary school called Oil Hill Elementary School. It was named to remember the history of the old community.

A Famous Person from Oil Hill

• Larry Hartshorn (1933–2007) was born near Oil Hill. He became a professional football player. He played for the Chicago Cardinals team.