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MT. JEWETT
Discover the Swedish traditions of the early settlers of Mt. Jewett, PA, located along Scenic Route 6. Here, the residents
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Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival |
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take pride in their Swedish heritage all year long, and hold an annual celebration, the Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival, during the second
week in August.
Mt. Jewett is the gateway to the Kinzua Bridge State Park. The Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway, Pennsylvania's first
designated Scenic Byway, will lead you to the beauty of the park from Route 6. The Kinzua Viaduct, built in1882, is the featured centerpiece of the park.
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Kinzua Viaduct |
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This amazing structure is 301 feet tall and 2,053 feet long. Renowned for spectacular views, the Kinzua Railroad Viaduct
is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Civil Engineering Landmark. Take time to enjoy the picnic areas, hiking trails, and scenic overlooks at the Kinzua Bridge State
Park. The Knox & Kane excursion train travels to the state park and can be boarded in Kane, PA. For reservations call: 814-927-6621.
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Nebo Lutheran Chapel |
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Patterned after Ersta Kyrka at Danviken, near Stockholm, Sweden, the Nebo Lutheran Chapel is an octagonal shaped church
that was built in 1887 and is located along Route 6, west of town. In the downtown, Don and Marsha's Restaurant offers the biggest ice cream cones
that you will ever see and Mt. Jewett Shursave can supply all of your camping needs and more.
Need to know more?
Mt. Jewett, PA
Knox and Kane Railroad Excursion
Mt. Jewett Borough
P.O. Box 7215
Mt. Jewett, PA 16740
814-778-2221
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