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Skilesville, Kentucky
Skilesville, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Skilesville, Kentucky
Skilesville, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Skilesville, Kentucky is located in the United States
Skilesville, Kentucky
Skilesville, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Muhlenberg
Elevation
400 ft (100 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 270
GNIS feature ID 509070

Skilesville is an unincorporated community in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. Skilesville is located on the Green River and Kentucky Route 70 on the eastern border of Muhlenberg County, 0.6 miles (0.97 km) west of Rochester.

History

A post office called Skilesville was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907. The community was named for James Skiles, a riverboat operator.

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