This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Welcome to jewell county, kansas jewell county operations remain the same the jewell county commissioners held a special meeting on friday, may 1, 2020 at 11. According to the book burr oak, the roots run deep, the large back lot behind the house was used as a horse pen and the horses were sold to the government. Mankato, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free. Statewide collections are found on the kansas cemetery records page. Jewell county community development, mankato, kansas. Search our register database for historic sites in the county. County history of jewell county, ks genealogy trails. Jewell, of the sixth kansas cavalry, who died of wounds received at the battle of cane hill, ark, november 28, 1862. Jewell county, one of the northern tier, is the second county west of the 6th principal meridian. See our kansas counties database for statistics in the county.
Home driver services dmv office locations kansas jewell county mankato jewell county treasurers office covid19 notice. Jewell, lieutenantcolonel of the sixth kansas cavalry, who died of wounds received in the battle of cane hill, ark. Kansas by kansas historical society on jewell county. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 kansas cemetery records 5,208 jewell county cemetery records 68. Jewell county historical society museum mankato, kansas. Standard atlas of jewell county, kansas kansas memory this atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. Jewell county history this is a list of county officers from the first election of 27 sep. List of books about state of kansas which includes historical information about its counties and cities too. Mankato is a city in jewell county, kansas, united states. Jewell, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section kansas local histories. Jewell of the 6th regiment kansas volunteer cavalry in 1887, atchison, topeka and santa fe railway built a railroad from neva 3 miles west of strong city to superior, nebraska. Popular kansas history books meet your next favorite book. Jewell county historical society museum mankato, ks 66956.
The early years william jewell is a private college in liberty, mo. Jewell county community development in north central kansas that serves the towns of burr oak, esbon, formoso, ionia, jewell, mankato, randall, and webber. The press and equipment was purchased by the citizens of mankato of a. This work was reproduced from the original artifact.
Savage illinois ind rep indians iowa james jewell county john johnson joseph boothe judge july june. The jewell county historical society museum contains many donated gifts of various descriptions. There is a microfilm reader at the mankato city library and microfilm of jewell county newspapers available for geneaology and history. October 2015 the author of this article is solely responsible for its content. This encompasses all city, county, and special district elections appearing on the ballot within those cities. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 jewell county 230 jewell county newspapers and obituaries 89. Jewell, sixth kansas cavalry, who died november 30, 1862, of wounds received in the battle of cane hill, ark. A listing of all the cemeteries in jewell county, ks with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Historic judy barn disappears the superior express. Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts 1 we have not used ocroptical character recognition.
Research your kansas ancestors and family history by searching our online database of kansas gravestone photos. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical society. Jewell of the sixth kansas cavalry, who died 30 nov 1862 of wounds received in action at cane hill, arkansas, on 28 nov 1862. Sometimes there are pictures and a directory of county residents at the end. Standard atlas of jewell county, kansas kansas memory. Embracing a full and complete account of all the leading events in its. The city of jewell began in 1870 as a large sod enclosure called fort jewell. The county population was 3,043 in 2014, according to the united states census bureau. In the early part of may, 1870, great excitement prevailed. The jewell county monitor was established at jewell center, now mankato, may 19, 1874, with frank kirk as editor and publisher. Zip codes in jewell county include 66949, 66970, 66936, 66956, 66941, and 66963.
As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,077 with a 2018 estimate of 2,841. Jewell county is named after lieutenant colonel lewis r. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of northcentral kansas or seeking family history information about past residents of jewell county. Jewell county community development promotes rural development, north central kansas jobs, community development, business assistance, and more. Jewell, of the sixth kansas cavalry, who died of wounds received in the battle of cane hill, ark. Genealogy trails history group list of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 jewell county, kansas source. This railroad connected strong city, neva, rockland, diamond springs, burdick, lost springs, jacobs, hope, navarre. As settlers migrated west in the 1830s, a group of baptists who lived along the. Kansas civil war memorials and monuments jewell county.
Map, real property, jewell county, kansas library of congress. Jewell county founded february 26, 1887 named for lt. Jewell county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical society. The county seat and most populous city is mankato cities. Cutlers history of the state of kansas was first published in 1883 by a. History of the country schools in ionia township, jewell county, kansas. Atlas and plat book of jewell county, kansas this item contains photocopies of portions of the book. We will transcribe tombstone inscriptions and have that work archived for the future and made easily accessible to all.
Founded as a baptist college, we are proud of our rich history and heritage, and today are an independent, fouryear college. Kansas economic development that serves jewell county kansas. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Atlas and plat book of jewell county, kansas kansas memory. The kansas historical society is a state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the states history. Jewell county, kansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Internet archive pensioners on the roll, 1 january 1883 jewell county source. In the fall of 1869 a number of land entries were made and the next year the flood of immigration coming into kansas extended into jewell county in spite of the dangers. County atlases or plat books contain township maps that show rural landowners. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 jewell county 230 jewell county cemetery records 68. This portion of the atlas shows maps of each township with the names of landowners. History of the country schools in ionia township, jewell. Locate kansas gravestone images of your descendants and discover your kansas roots.
It has a patrons directory, reference business directory, and plats of towns as of the year of publication. Hidden history of kansas by adrian zink, soldiers in the army of freedom. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The first post office in jewell was established in july 1870. Guide to jewell county, kansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. Property ownership maps or plat books kansas historical.
Alex judy kept busy and served on the board of the jewell county national bank in burr oak and constructed some business buildings in town. Map, real property, jewell county, kansas library of. Embracing a full and complete account of all the leading events in its history, from its first settlement down to june 1, 01. Jewell county museum and historical society mankato, kansas 1878 history of jewell county. Jewell county is located in the northernmost part of kansas. They also include the locations of rural churches, cemeteries, and schools.
It is the culmination of an extensive effort to collect and organize historical information from county records, historical writings, newspaper articles, family documents. The county is thirty miles square, divided into twentyfive congressional townships, and contains 900 square miles, or 576,000 acres of land. The jewell county historical society also has the 1899 post rock jail at the southwest corner of center and madison streets. A complete history of any county is one of the impossibilities, but in this little book, we flatter ourselves that we have come as near perfection as is possible. Jewell county community development promotes rural development, north central kansas jobs, community development, business assistance, and. Jewell county, kansas county government, commission minutes. The county seat is mankato ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in america by population. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 3,077. We who research our familys history are good at remembering. It was renamed to mankato in 1880, it was named after mankato, minnesota. But, our memories last for only as long as we are here. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 kansas newspapers and obituaries 11,827 jewell county newspapers and obituaries 89. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 2002. A detailed account of the massacre is taken from the county history prepared by m.
Laura ingalls wilder marriage announcement wedding announcements ingalls family book. Kansas historical society home blog browse faq about map teachers contact us. Kansas historical society jewell county, kansas, history. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jewell of the 6th regiment kansas volunteer cavalry. The jewell county historical society was organized in 1960 and received the donation of a building in downtown mankato, kansas in 1961. Ionia cemetery records white rock historical sketches by ellen morlan warren, published by surperior express, superior, ne, feb. Jewell county treasurers office of mankato, kansas dmv. Jewell county cutlers history of kansas 1883 collections. The first post office in the town was created in august 1872. The jewell county historical society and museum in mankato has published information, some records, and photographs of the county s history. Mankato, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. With a full account of its early settlements and the indian atrocities committed within its borders. The first post office in jewell was created in july 1870.
Offering home health services, immunizations, wic, visions and hearing screening, tb skin tests, and other services. The county and the city were named in honor of lieut. The earliest known settlement was made by william harshberger and wife on white rock creek in 1862. Barker, had been commissioned notary public on the 16th of june, being the first public officer of jewell county. Jewell county, kansas simple english wikipedia, the free. There is a microfilm reader at the mankato city library and microfilm of jewell county newspapers available for geneaology and history research. Book or resource contact or url history of jewell county, kansas, with a full account of its early settlements and the indian atrocities committed within its borders by m. Usa 1,060,369 kansas 28,518 kansas cemetery records 5,208 jewell county cemetery records 68 note.
History of mankato schools, from a book written in 1893. Local histories are available for jewell county, kansas genealogy. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Plats of cities are included but city lot owners are not listed.
County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. The jewell county historical society and museum in mankato has published information, some records, and photographs of the countys history. The purpose of this project is to organize volunteers who will work together to create a lasting tribute to our ancestors. Office operating hours may change without notice in response to covid19. Jewell county is located in the northernmost tier of counties, 150 miles from the missouri river. The first school was formed east of jewell city in 1871. The jewell county historical society museum has grown and now occupies two floors of two storefronts.
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