Jewell County, Kansas
Jewell County is located in north-central Kansas, close to the Nebraska border. U.S. Highway 36 passes through the county, connecting it with neighboring Nebraska and other communities across Kansas.
With a population of just over 2,800 residents, Jewell County is the kind of place where people tend to know their neighbors. Mankato serves as the county seat.
Farming is the main way of life here, with wheat, corn, and soybeans among the major crops. Lovewell Reservoir and nearby Lovewell State Park attract visitors during the summer months. Still, Jewell County remains deeply rural, offering the quiet, open feel that comes with life far from the cities.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jewell County |
| County Seat | Mankato |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mankato, Jewell, Esbon, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 36, U.S. Highway 81, Kansas Highway 148 |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Lewis R. Jewell, Union colonel and Civil War hero |
| FIPS Code | 20-089 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 895 square miles (land: 894 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Nuckolls County, Nebraska (Northeast), Republic County (East), Cloud County (Southeast), Mitchell County (South), Osborne County (Southwest), Smith County (West), Webster County, Nebraska (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.43°N, 98.12°W |
| Major Landmarks | Jewell County Historical Society Museum, Lovewell State Park, and the Mankato Public Library |
| Population | 2,800 |
