Stull, Kansas
Stull, Kansas | |
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A view of Stull looking southwest. The building on the left is the Stull United Methodist Church, and the building on the right is the fire station. | |
KDOT map of Douglas County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′16″N 95°27′22″W / 38.97111°N 95.45611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Named after | Sylvester Stull |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 66050 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-68725 |
| GNIS ID | 479114 |
Stull is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1857, the settlement was initially known as Deer Creek by Pennsylvania Dutch settlers until it was renamed after its only postmaster, Sylvester Stull. As of 2018, only a handful of structures remain in the area.
Since the 1970s, the town has become infamous due to an apocryphal legend that claims the nearby Stull Cemetery is possessed by demonic forces. This legend has become a facet of American popular culture and has been referenced in numerous forms of media. This legend has also led to controversies with current residents of Stull.