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  • Vickers Oil Refinery

    Vickers Oil RefineryThe Vickers first refinery was built in Potwin in 1915. During the first half of the twentieth century, Potwin enjoyed the prosperity of the Vickers Oil refinery. Commencing with a lease on the Parris...
    Vickers Oil Refinery

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Old Bank

The 1904 limestone building was originally built for Potwin'

Potwin, KS Historic Buildings

Vickers Oil Refinery

The Vickers first refinery was built in Potwin in 1915. During the first half of the twentieth century, Potwin enjoyed the prosperity of the Vickers Oil refinery. Commencing with a lease on the Parris Farm 10 miles north of Potwin, production reached 16,000 barrels a day during the late 50's. In 196

Potwin, KS Oil History


Circle "E" Feedlot Tours

Custom feeding operation for 12,000 to 15,000 head of cattle. Tours by appointment.

Potwin, KS Tours

Sink Hole

This sink hole appeared in 1937 and measures 58 feet deep and 250' x 200'

Potwin, KS Natural Attractions

Things to do near Potwin, KS

Paradise Doll Museum

View a collection of over 3000 dolls in an area of 2800 square feet. You will also have the opportunity to watch dolls being ...

Downtown Augusta, Inc.

Downtown Augusta, Inc. is a Main Street program with the State of Kansas. They help to develop the downtown area, maintainin...

Lindley M. Harris House

This house was built in 1898, and features an asymmetrical front facade, spindlework and multiple shingle styles in addition ...

Flint Hills Antique Power Assoc. Antique Tractor Pull

Antique Tractor Pull at the Lyon County Fair Grounds, 2700 West Hwy 50, Emporia Ks. Saturday September 22, 2012 starting at 1...