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Jamestown, Elkhart County, Indiana

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Jamestown (also known as Jimtown) is an unincorporated community in Baugo Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States.

CountryUnited States
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
FIPS code18-37710[2]
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Coordinates: 41°38′08″N 86°01′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
TownshipBaugo
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
ZIP code
46517
FIPS code18-37710[2]
GNIS feature ID436932[1]
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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.[3] It was named for its founder, James Davis.[4]

Geography

Jamestown is traversed by Baugo Creek, with 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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