Mankato, the county seat of Jewell County, has an historicly attractive downtown with several turn-of-the-century buildings. The Ute Theatre has been refurbished and is showing movies again. The Mankato Library is in a handsome building originally built as a YMCA. The old stone jail which is one of several buildings that comprise the Jewell County Historical Society Museum, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is being restored.
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
Mankato, KS Pioneer LifeThe 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 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 MuseumsFriendly staff give directions, brochures and suggestions. Free coffee and clean restrooms. Crafts and gifts and snacks for...
Take a walk along the 80 foot wide brick streets of downtown. WaKeeney was founded in 1879 by the efforts of a 33 year old Ch...