Jewell Village, Indiana
Jewell Village is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Bartholomew county, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Jewell Village was likely named on account of there being many people named Jewell in the vicinity.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jewell Village, Indiana
- ^ 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.