Jamesburg, California
| Jamesburg | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Jamesburg Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 36°22′11″N 121°35′25″W / 36.36972°N 121.59028°WCoordinates: 36°22′11″N 121°35′25″W / 36.36972°N 121.59028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
Jamesburg (formerly, Jamesburgh)[2] is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Ventana Cone,[2] at an elevation of 1722 feet (525 m).[1]
John James founded the town in 1867.[2] The Jamesburgh post office opened in 1886, changed its name to Jamesburg in 1894, and closed for good in 1935.[2]
Government
At the county level, Jamesburg is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Dave Potter.[3]
In the California State Legislature, Jamesburg is in the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat Bill Monning, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Luis Alejo.[4]
In the United States House of Representatives, Jamesburg is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Sam Farr[5]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamesburg, California
- 1 2 3 4 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 909. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ "Monterey County Supervisorial District 5 Map (North District 5)" (PDF). County of Monterey. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ↑ "California's 20th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
