Coffeyville, city, Montgomery County, southeastern Kansas, on the Verdigris River; incorporated 1872. It is an industrial center located in an agricultural area that is also rich in petroleum and natural gas. Manufactures include chemicals, machinery, foodstuffs, and fiberglass items. The community was founded in 1868 by James A. Coffey, for whom it is named, and grew as a cattle-shipping point. The Dalton Museum in Coffeyville contains items related to the 1892 shoot-out that occurred during an attempt by the Dalton Gang to rob two banks here. Population 15,185 (1980); 12,917 (1990); 11,021 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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