The old stone jail is one of several buildings that comprise the Jewell County Historical Society Museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently being restored as a perfect expression of the optimism that led earlier Kansans to build such fancy and permanent public works.
The Mankato Library is in a handsome building originally built as a YMCA. As a member of the Central Kansas Library System it functions as a modern library facility and also houses genealogical materials including old county newspapers on microfilm.
Mankato, KS Historic BuildingsThe old stone jail is one of several buildings that comprise the Jewell County Historical Society Museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Mankato, KS Pioneer LifeThe 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. &
Mankato, KS MuseumsThis arts gallery features a variety of revolving works from several county and out-of-county artists. ...
Outside of the state park lies nearly 9,000 acres of wildlife area. For hunters, the reservoir and surrounding area is locate...