Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana facts for kids
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Jamestown, Elkhart County,
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 Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Baugo |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| ZIP code |
46517
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| FIPS code | 18-37710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436932 |
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. It was named for its founder, James Davis.
Geography
Jamestown is located at 41°38′08″N 86°01′22″W / 41.63556°N 86.02278°W. Jamestown is traversed by Baugo Creek, and borders the Saint Joseph river to the north.
Education
The community's schools are operated by the Baugo Community Schools district, with approximately 1900 students, and include Jimtown High School, Jimtown Junior High School, and Jimtown Elementary School. The Jimtown school mascot is the Jimmie.
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