Jewett Area History

Settled in 1825 by Judge Jewett, for whom the town was named, Jewett grew into a successful farming community. In 1877, J. H. Leavell erected the first business structure made of stone from a large rock concentration East of the town. The building still stands on the main street.

Jewett has the distinction of being the first town in the United States to elect a woman mayor. She was Mrs. J. T. (Hattie) Adkisson.

Years ago, a Judge Brown assigned a strip of ground between the railroad and the town, called it "The Reservation" and set it aside for the mutual use of the railroad and the town. A city park and baseball grounds once occupied part of it.

Located in Leon County, Jewett is surrounded by excellent farm lands which produce cotton, corn, oats and diversified truck crops. The town had cotton gins and was a trade center for the area.

Jewett also belongs to the Texas Heritage Trails Program. The Texas Brazos Trail is an eighteen-county area of Central Texas which roughly stretches from Waco to College Station to Georgetown.   This area of Texas is rich in the early history of the state. Early explorers found the waters of the Brazos River to be the lifeblood of their quest, establishing numerous colonies that thrived and became the cities we now know. Some of the most beautiful architecture in the state is preserved in these cities in the old homes and historic downtown areas. To learn more, feel free to visit their website by clicking here.

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