Skeels, Michigan
Skeels is an unincorporated community in Gladwin County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]
History
A post office called Skeels was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1920. [2] Simeon Skeels, an early postmaster and local merchant, gave the community his last name.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Skeels, Michigan
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Smith, Jerry. "Genealogy of Gladwin area place names". Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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44°05′24″N 84°35′12″W / 44.09000°N 84.58667°W
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