Jewell, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jewell, Oregon
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The Jewell Hotel & Store, which burned at an unknown date. A pool hall can be seen in the distance on the left.
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 Jewell, Oregon
Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clatsop |
| Named for | Marshall Jewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 299.8 sq mi (776.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
(2007)
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| • Total | 994 |
| • Density | 3.3155/sq mi (1.2801/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97138
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| Area codes | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1136421 |
Jewell is a small community located in Clatsop County, Oregon, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city does. This area, which was once a logging community, is found where two roads, Oregon Route 103 and Oregon Route 202, meet. It is also close to the Nehalem River.
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A Look Back in Time
How Jewell Got Its Name
The community of Jewell was named after Marshall Jewell. He was an important person in the United States government from 1874 to 1876. During that time, he served as the United States Postmaster General. This job meant he was in charge of all the post offices and mail delivery across the country. A post office was first opened in Jewell in 1874. It helped people send and receive mail for many years before it closed in 1967.
Nature and Wildlife
Animals and Plants in Jewell
Jewell is located near the Clatsop State Forest, which is a large area of trees and nature. There is also a special place nearby called the Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area. This area is a wildlife preserve run by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is famous for its large herds of Roosevelt elk. These are a type of large deer that live in the Pacific Northwest.
For a long time, the world's largest Bigleaf Maple tree was found near Jewell. Experts from the National Register of Big Trees measured it. It was 101 feet tall and its branches spread out 90 feet wide! Sadly, this giant tree fell during a strong windstorm in 2011.
Education
Learning in Jewell
Students in Jewell attend Jewell School. This school teaches children from kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. It is the only school in the Jewell School District, serving all the students in the community.
