Jamestown
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Town Of Jamestown
The Town of Jamestown is a small community located in Boone County in central Indiana. Although the Town maybe considered small compared to other neighboring communities, we have several acres undeveloped close to interstate 74 and a new subdivision with 17 lots currently available!
Founded in 1830, the Jamestown heritage is rooted in vision, citizen involvement, commitment, and generosity.
History
In preparing this brief history of Jamestown, Boone County, Indiana, numerous resources, individuals and organizations were consulted/contacted. It should be noted that on occasion discrepancies in dates and cost information were encountered among the printed resources. These discrepancies and the printed source have been acknowledged in the narrative. It should also be noted that it was not possible to list every individual and business that played an instrumental role in the establishment and development of Jamestown. Nor was it possible to recount every anecdote. Readers are encouraged to consult the resources cited at the end of this document and others for more comprehensive information about Jamestown, Indiana. Resources may be found at the Boone County Historical Society, Indiana State Library and the Lebanon Public Library.
Jamestown, affectionately known as Jimtown by many long time residents, is a family friendly agricultural community of over 850 residents. Jamestown is located 30 miles west of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, 17 miles southwest of Lebanon, Indiana, 17 miles east of Crawfordsville, Indiana and 57 miles northeast of Greencastle, Indiana. Westbound travelers can reach Jamestown by driving west on Interstate 74 for approximately 22 miles from the Speedway exit of Interstate 465 or taking U. S. Highway 136. Jamestown is located five miles north of North Salem, Indiana, which is noted for its Labor Day Weekend Old Fashioned Days festivities and antique shops and nine miles west of Pittsboro, Indiana, childhood home of famed NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, winner of the first Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 1997 Daytona 500.
Jamestown’s central Indiana location places it within one hour commuting distance of 9 public and private academic institutions: Butler University at Indianapolis; DePauw University at Greencastle; Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; IVY Tech State College at Indianapolis, Lafayette and Lebanon; Marian College at Indianapolis; Purdue University at Lafayette; University of Indianapolis; Wabash College at Crawfordsville; In 1976, Jamestown was recognized as a Bicentennial Community by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration in Washington, D. C.
Jamestown celebrated its sesquicentennial June 6-8, 1980. Residents and friends were entertained by performing groups, a parade and floats, and they participated in numerous activities and contests. The festivities also included a ham and bean supper, hog roast, picnic and union church services. Dignitaries extended greetings and congratulations to the community. Among them were: Former President Jimmy Carter, former Senator Birch Bayh, former Governor Otis R. Bowen, M. D., former Congressman John Myers, former State Senators Keith C. McCormick and Lillian M. Parent and former State Representative John W. Donaldson. Melvin Hiller, retired editor of The Jamestown Press, served as Chair of the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and Jane Shelton, co-chair.
Founded in 1830, the Jamestown heritage is rooted in vision, citizen involvement, commitment, and generosity.
History
In preparing this brief history of Jamestown, Boone County, Indiana, numerous resources, individuals and organizations were consulted/contacted. It should be noted that on occasion discrepancies in dates and cost information were encountered among the printed resources. These discrepancies and the printed source have been acknowledged in the narrative. It should also be noted that it was not possible to list every individual and business that played an instrumental role in the establishment and development of Jamestown. Nor was it possible to recount every anecdote. Readers are encouraged to consult the resources cited at the end of this document and others for more comprehensive information about Jamestown, Indiana. Resources may be found at the Boone County Historical Society, Indiana State Library and the Lebanon Public Library.
Jamestown, affectionately known as Jimtown by many long time residents, is a family friendly agricultural community of over 850 residents. Jamestown is located 30 miles west of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, 17 miles southwest of Lebanon, Indiana, 17 miles east of Crawfordsville, Indiana and 57 miles northeast of Greencastle, Indiana. Westbound travelers can reach Jamestown by driving west on Interstate 74 for approximately 22 miles from the Speedway exit of Interstate 465 or taking U. S. Highway 136. Jamestown is located five miles north of North Salem, Indiana, which is noted for its Labor Day Weekend Old Fashioned Days festivities and antique shops and nine miles west of Pittsboro, Indiana, childhood home of famed NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, winner of the first Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and 1997 Daytona 500.
Jamestown’s central Indiana location places it within one hour commuting distance of 9 public and private academic institutions: Butler University at Indianapolis; DePauw University at Greencastle; Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; IVY Tech State College at Indianapolis, Lafayette and Lebanon; Marian College at Indianapolis; Purdue University at Lafayette; University of Indianapolis; Wabash College at Crawfordsville; In 1976, Jamestown was recognized as a Bicentennial Community by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration in Washington, D. C.
Jamestown celebrated its sesquicentennial June 6-8, 1980. Residents and friends were entertained by performing groups, a parade and floats, and they participated in numerous activities and contests. The festivities also included a ham and bean supper, hog roast, picnic and union church services. Dignitaries extended greetings and congratulations to the community. Among them were: Former President Jimmy Carter, former Senator Birch Bayh, former Governor Otis R. Bowen, M. D., former Congressman John Myers, former State Senators Keith C. McCormick and Lillian M. Parent and former State Representative John W. Donaldson. Melvin Hiller, retired editor of The Jamestown Press, served as Chair of the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and Jane Shelton, co-chair.