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... 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 HistoryThis sink hole appeared in 1937 and measures 58 feet deep and 250' x 200'
Potwin, KS Natural AttractionsCustom feeding operation for 12,000 to 15,000 head of cattle. Tours by appointment.
Potwin, KS ToursThis stone building was built in the middle 1870s by Conrad Mueller. It operated as a saloon until Prohibition and then Mr. M...
The Latham Cemetery has stone markers dating to the early period of the town's history in the late 1880s. Cemetery records c...
Built in 1929, this is a two-story buff brick structure with distinctive terra cotta trim. The design motifs, vaguely Gothic ...