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The Jewell County Historical Society Museum

The Jewell County Historical Society Museum contains donated gifts of various descriptions. The North building was the original home of the Jewell County Historical Society, donated by Mr. & Mrs. Doc. Johnson. The South building was originally the Wint Smith Building which he willed to the Jewell County Historical Society.

The Jewell County Historical Society also has the old Jail at the North East corner of Center & Madison.

The building & Threshing Bee grounds North of the city park houses Antique Tractors, Engines, & Machinery. This is where our Threshing Bee is held on the 3rd weekend in July. Also on the 3rd Saturday in October the Historical Society hosts a Farmers Market featuring craft displays, food, etc.

There is a microfilm reader in the City Library and microfilm of Jewell County Papers through 1988.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission: Free Admission, Donations Appreciated
Hours: Mid-April - mid-October - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.By appointment at other times.
Address: 210 N. Commercial
Phone: 785-534-0940
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jewellcountyhistory.com
Map: Get Directions →

First Floor South Building Main Entrance & Office Book & Gift Dept. Musical Instruments Pictorial Display Indian Attractions of White Rock Valley Pharmacy Display Saddles & Harness Displays General Store Display of Merchandise & Numerous Items Family & Local History Books & Literature Second Floor South Building Grandmothers House representing Wint Smith Grandmother's house in Indiana. All Types of Artifacts from Wint Smith Collection: Household Items Musical Instruments Pictures and all types of Items to be found in past Industries and Family Life School Room Library with school, City, Local, State, & National History. Old Law Practice Books Bible Collection Newspapers, Farm Magazines, & Etc. First Floor North Building Doll Collection Army Uniforms & collected items from World War I & 11 Cameras & Photography Equipment Dishes & Related items Eye Glass Collection Watch & Clock Collection Clothing Exhibits Tools, etc. Second Floor North Building Period Rooms - Early Kitchen area, Parlor, Bedroom Doctor & Dentist Office Hat Collection, Quilts & Quilting Frames Radio Collection Auto Tag Collection Toolboard Display Washing Machines Sewing Machines

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