Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana
| Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Jamestown | |
| Coordinates: 41°38′08″N 86°01′22″W / 41.63556°N 86.02278°WCoordinates: 41°38′08″N 86°01′22″W / 41.63556°N 86.02278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Baugo |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| ZIP code | 46517 |
| FIPS code | 18-37710[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 436932[2] |
Jamestown (also known as Jimtown) is an unincorporated community in Baugo Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
History
Jamestown was officially established as a village in 1835, a few years after eight families formed a settlement at the location, which was near a Potawatomi community.[3] It was named for its founder, James Davis.[4]
Geography
Jamestown is located at 41°38′08″N 86°01′22″W / 41.63556°N 86.02278°W.
Education
The community's schools are operated by the Baugo Community Schools district and include Jimtown High School.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Wenger, Amy (Lant) (2003). Around Nappanee: Hometowns of the Heritage Trail. Images of America. Charleston, SC: Arcadia. p. 123. ISBN 0-7385-3154-5. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 178. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...was laid out by James Davis, for whom it was named.
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