The Gem of the Buffalo Valley

Founded: 1870 Population: 529 ZIP code:  66949 Elevation: 1550 feet

Area Code: 785 Latitude: 39° 40' 17" N Longitude: 98° 9' 12" W School District: USD 279

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Jewell is located on highway K-14 southeast of Mankato in Jewell County, [JW]. It's a small, pretty town organized around a town square and park. A stone and bronze marker in the square tells the story of Fort Jewell, a sod fort built to protect the citizens from an Indian raid. Several beautiful old stone and brick buildings grace the downtown. The bank, shown here, is a perfectly maintained example. Jewell is blessed with great places for outdoor recreation. There's a state fishing lake is a short distance west of town Lovewell reservoir is a few miles north, and Waconda reservoir is a short distance to the south.

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Jewell Chamber of Commerce
(785) 428-3600
308 Delaware, Jewell, KS 66949

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November 11, 2005 / Jewell,Kansas

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