Skilesville, Kentucky Explained

Official Name:Skilesville, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Skilesville
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Muhlenberg
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:400
Coordinates:37.2142°N -86.9031°W
Area Code:270
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info: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, 0.6miles west of Rochester.[1]

History

A post office called Skilesville was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named for James Skiles, a riverboat operator.[3]

Notes and References

  1. . State Primary Road System: Muhlenberg County . PDF . 2013 . April 30, 2013 .
  2. Web site: Muhlenberg County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 April 2015.
  3. News: Sandy Called These Names . Leader-News . September 19, 2007 . 16 May 2015 . Anderson, Bobby . A12.