Jamestown, South Carolina facts for kids
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Jamestown, South Carolina
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Downtown Jamestown
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Location of Jamestown, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 112.21/sq mi (43.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29453
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-36475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1229846 |
Jamestown is a small town located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 68 people lived there.
Jamestown is part of the larger Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities nearby.
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Discovering Jamestown's Past
Jamestown was first settled a long time ago, in the 17th century. People called Huguenots, who were French Protestants seeking religious freedom, came to live here.
In 1706, the area became known as St. James Santee. It was the very first parish (a church district) of the Church of England outside of Charleston in Carolina.
Exploring Jamestown's Location
Jamestown is found in the northeastern part of Berkeley County. It's located about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Santee River. This river is an important natural feature nearby.
U.S. Route 17 Alternate runs through the town. This road can take you east to Georgetown or west to Moncks Corner. Moncks Corner is the main town for Berkeley County.
South Carolina Highway 41 also goes through Jamestown. It leads south to Mount Pleasant, which is close to Charleston. Going north on Highway 41 will take you to Andrews.
The town of Jamestown is also located within the Francis Marion National Forest. This means it's surrounded by beautiful natural areas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jamestown covers about 0.61 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Understanding Jamestown's Population
The number of people living in Jamestown has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census years:
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| 1960 | 184 | — | |
| 1970 | 190 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 193 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 84 | −56.5% | |
| 2000 | 97 | 15.5% | |
| 2010 | 72 | −25.8% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −5.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 97 people living in Jamestown. These people lived in 42 households, with 28 of them being families. The town was home to both individuals and families.
About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Jamestown's Fun Events
Every year, Jamestown hosts a special event called the Hell Hole Swamp Festival. It takes place on the first full weekend in May. This festival is a big family event with lots of fun activities for everyone.
Some of the activities include:
- Children's games
- A cocoa-spitting contest
- Horseshoe pitching
- Arm wrestling
- Beauty contests
- A parade
- Talent contests
There are also exhibits, like a display of an old moonshine still, which is even the festival's logo! You can also find many arts and crafts. The festival started in 1972, and in 2011, it celebrated its 40th anniversary.
A special race called the 10k Gator Run began in 1976. It's known as the oldest road race in South Carolina. Winners of this race get unique trophies: real alligator heads!
See also
In Spanish: Jamestown (Carolina del Sur) para niños
