Jewell County, County administration center in Mankato, Kansas, US.
Description
Jewell County is an administrative division in north-central Kansas with its main office in Mankato. The territory includes farmland and various townships that together form the county's structure.
History
The county was established in 1887 and named after a Union Army officer from the Civil War. This creation was part of administrative expansion in western Kansas during that era.
Culture
The county carries the name of a Civil War officer, shaping local identity and pride in the region. Communities here maintain connection to that historical heritage in their daily lives.
Practical
The county courthouse in Mankato is the main location for official business and basic government services. The various townships offer additional support and local services to their residents.
Did you know?
The area is divided into 25 different townships, including Buffalo and Burr Oak, creating a complex local governance structure. This decentralized organization allows each community to manage its own local affairs.
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Geographic center of the contiguous United States
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Willa Cather House
69.3 km
William Ducker House
70.2 km
Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
19.4 km
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Jewell County Courthouse
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Old Cawker City Library
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Auld Public Library
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Matthew R. Bentley House
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Miner House
69.4 km
Red Cloud United States Post Office
69.2 km
Warner-Cather House
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Nelson Cemetery Walk
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Dr. Gilbert McKeeby House
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Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
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Cather Childhood Home
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Red Cloud Bridge
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O.W. Francis House
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