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Point of Rocks Prairie Landmark


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Point of Rocks Prairie Landmark The Point of Rocks landmark is located eight miles south of Jetmore on US 283, 6.75 miles east and 1.5 miles north. Before the settlement of the area, the 'point of rocks' would act as a guiding landmark helping people to find their way, since it could be seen for miles. In the early days it was a favorite picnic, recreation area for community groups, schools and churches.


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Haun Museum

The Haun Museum is located in the first house on the townsite of Jetmore. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1879, by T.S. Haun, the founder of Jetmore, then called Buckner. Mr. Haun edited the first newspaper in Jetmore, The Buckner Independent

Jetmore, KS Museums

Point of Rocks Prairie Landmark

The Point of Rocks landmark is located eight miles south of Jetmore on US 283, 6.75 miles east and 1.5 miles north. Before the settlement of the area, the 'point of rocks'

Jetmore, KS Landmarks

Sawlog Mural

The 'point of rocks'

Jetmore, KS Arts

Hodgeman State Lake & Wildlife Area

Hodgeman State Lake & Wildlife Area is located 4 miles east of Jetmore on Highway 156, then 2 miles south. The State Lake measures 87 acres, which are periodically dry. When water is present the lake is stocked. The Wildlife Area encompasses 254

Jetmore, KS Recreation

Buckner Valley Park

Buckner Valley Park is located five and one-half miles west of Jetmore on Buckner Creek. The original dam site on the Buckner Creek was built through the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Jetmore, KS Recreation

Things to do Landmarks near Jetmore, KS

Santa Fe Trail Ruts

Selkirk Hand Dug Well

Point of Rocks

Point of Rocks Prairie Landmark

Santa FeTrail Tracks