Skeels, Michigan
Skeels is an unincorporated community in Gladwin County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.[1]
Skeels, Michigan | |
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  Skeels Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 44°05′24″N 84°35′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| GNIS feature ID | 638050[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.
Municipalities and communities of Gladwin County, Michigan, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Michigan highlighting Gladwin County.svg | |
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