Jewell Village, Indiana

Jewell Village is an unincorporated community in Bartholomew County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

Jewell Village was likely named on account of there being many people named Jewell in the vicinity.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jewell Village, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. According to a traditional accound, this village was named for two local families named Jewell.

Coordinates: 39°11′55″N 85°50′59″W / 39.19861°N 85.84972°W / 39.19861; -85.84972


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