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Jamestown
Tuolumne County, California
ZipCodes
95327
Motto
"Gateway to the Mother Lode"
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
In January 1848, Gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill. Later, in June of 48, a claim was staked in Tuolumne County by Benjamin F. Wood. This mining camp became known as Woods' Diggings and then as Woods' Crossing. It is now called Jamestown. One of the miners who came the following winter was Colonel George James. He brought supplies and champagne to share with everyone. Needless to say he made quite an impression on the local people, so much so that they re-named the town for him. Many know the community as Jimtown. After a problem in the town involving James, the miners changed the name to American Camp but the post office never changed the name so it remained officially as Jamestown. Go to this history of Jamestown, California.
Also try this page to find places to visit in Jamestown and more about their history.
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Attractions
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Home to one of the remaining operating railroad roundhouses. The facilities have been used in over 200 film and TV productions.
Panning for Gold in Tuolumne County with lots of ideas for gold related activities in the area.
Learn more about Jamestown at this site.
Check this page for a list of yearly events in Jamestown.
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