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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

Sawlog Mural

The 'point of rocks'

Jetmore, KS Arts

Jetmore City Lake

Jetmore City Lake, three miles west and one and one-half south of Jetmore, is located on Spring Creek. The lake is popular for camping, fishing, bird watching, boating, water skiing, beach volleyball, swimming and hiking. Rolling grassland surrounds the area with the bluffs in the background.

Jetmore, KS Recreation

Fort Hays-Fort Dodge Road

The Fort Hays-Fort Dodge Road is an interesting trail crossing the eastern part of Hodgeman County. The road was used to haul freight from the rail head to connect to the Santa Fe Trail, Fort Dodge and the New Mexico. The Duncan'

Jetmore, KS Historical Markers

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

Things to do Landmarks near Jetmore, KS

Point of Rocks Prairie Landmark

Point of Rocks

Selkirk Hand Dug Well

Santa Fe Trail Ruts

Santa FeTrail Tracks