Jamestown, Indiana facts for kids
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Jamestown, Indiana
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Downtown Jamestown
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Location of Jamestown in Boone County and Hendricks County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Boone, Hendricks |
| Township | Jackson, Eel River |
| Established | 1830 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 942 |
| • Density | 1,052.51/sq mi (406.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46147
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-37692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397010 |
| Website | http://jamestownin.com/ |
Jamestown is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located across two different areas: Jackson Township in Boone County and Eel River Township in Hendricks County. In 2010, the town had a population of 958 people.
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History of Jamestown
Jamestown was officially started in the year 1830. Its streets and lots were planned out in 1832. The town was named after its founder, a man named James Mattock.
For a short time, Jamestown was the main town, or county seat, for Boone County. But in 1831, the state government decided that the county seat needed to be moved. It was moved to a more central location within the county.
In 1869, a railroad line came right through the middle of Jamestown. This railroad is still used today for moving goods. Later, an interurban service also ran through town. Interurbans were like electric trains that connected towns. This service operated from 1912 for some years.
Where is Jamestown?
According to information from 2010, Jamestown covers an area of about 0.88 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Jamestown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 603 | — | |
| 1880 | 696 | 15.4% | |
| 1890 | 616 | −11.5% | |
| 1900 | 640 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 690 | 7.8% | |
| 1920 | 628 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 552 | −12.1% | |
| 1940 | 583 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 718 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 827 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 938 | 13.4% | |
| 1980 | 924 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 764 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 886 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 958 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 942 | −1.7% | |
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Jamestown's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 958 people living in Jamestown. These people lived in 394 different homes. About 261 of these homes were families.
The town had about 1088 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Jamestown were White (98.9%). A small number were Asian (0.5%) or from two or more races (0.6%). About 0.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (34.5%) had children under 18 living there. Almost half (49.2%) were married couples. About 28.4% of all homes were single people living alone. The average home had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
The average age of people in Jamestown was 36.5 years old. About 26.6% of residents were under 18. Another 11.7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.2%).
Education in Jamestown
Jamestown has a public library called the Tri-Area Library. It's a place where you can borrow books and learn new things.
Students in Jamestown attend schools run by two different school districts. These are the Western Boone Community School Corporation and the Northwest Hendricks School Corporation (Tri-West).
Famous People from Jamestown
- Davey Hamilton – He is an American racecar driver. He has competed in the famous Indianapolis 500 race.
- Herman B Wells – He was the 11th President of Indiana University.
See also
In Spanish: Jamestown (Indiana) para niños
