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 HistoryCustom feeding operation for 12,000 to 15,000 head of cattle. Tours by appointment.
Potwin, KS ToursThis sink hole appeared in 1937 and measures 58 feet deep and 250' x 200'
Potwin, KS Natural AttractionsThere are more than 108,000 acres of public hunting land in the Manhattan area. All are free and open to licensed hunters dur...
The historic combination house theatre, circa 1912, will provide a home for the North Central Kansas Community Chamber Orches...
Housed in a one-room schoolhouse built by Col. Ellet in the 1880s, the collection includes the written and pictorial history ...