Jamesville, New York facts for kids
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Jamesville, New York
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 Jamesville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13078
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| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
Jamesville is a small community, called a hamlet, located in Onondaga County, New York. It's actually made up of parts of five different towns: DeWitt, LaFayette, Manlius, Pompey, and Onondaga. Jamesville is also part of the larger Syracuse area.
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History of Jamesville
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Jamesville got its name from an early settler named James DeWitt. People started living here after the American Revolutionary War. At that time, the Iroquois tribes had to give up their lands in New York to the United States.
Some important old buildings in Jamesville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Dr. John Ives House, Saint Mark's Church, and the Southwood Two-Teacher School.
Proposed Plant in 2007
In 2007, a company wanted to build a large coal gasification plant in Jamesville. This plant would have changed coal into a type of gas. It was planned for the old Alpha Portland Cement factory site. The company said it would cost about $1.3 billion and create up to 150 jobs.
However, many people living nearby and local government members were against the idea. They were worried about how the plant might affect the environment. For example, the village's elementary school was very close to the proposed site.
Also, environmental groups opposed the plant. They were concerned that the plant would release a lot of carbon dioxide. This gas contributes to global warming, which is a big environmental issue.
Because of all the opposition, the project was later suggested for a different location. This new site was about 40 mi (64 km) north, in the Town of Scriba. However, the Sierra Club, a well-known environmental group, reported that this second plan was also stopped.
Jamesville Reservoir and Park
South of Jamesville, you'll find the Jamesville Reservoir. This is a popular spot for outdoor activities.
The Jamesville Beach Park is a county park located here. It has a small beach where people can swim in the reservoir. There are also several hiking trails and open fields.
These fields are famous for hosting the annual Jamesville BalloonFest. During this event, many colorful hot-air balloons take flight over one weekend. Both the reservoir and the park are actually located within the larger Town of LaFayette, New York.
Notable People from Jamesville
Some interesting people have connections to Jamesville:
- Henry A. Barnum: He was a brave soldier in the Civil War and received the Medal of Honor.
- Danny Cedrone: A talented guitarist known for his work with Bill Haley & His Comets. He played on their famous song, "Rock Around the Clock".
- Danny Schayes: A former professional basketball player who played in the NBA. His father was also a famous basketball player, Dolph Schayes.
