Historical Marker Program - City of Jamestown, New York
Although Jamestown was officially settled in 1810, historical records trace the land’s mention back to 1749 and Chautauqua Lake’s to 1739. However, the area’s history predates written records, …
Explore the Artifacts - Historic Jamestowne
Explore where artifacts were found using our interactive Map of Discoveries. Browse artifacts by type, such as ceramic, lithic, metal, or glass. The collection includes both locally-produced …
The Illustrated History of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York: Containing Sketches and Illustrations of the Village in the Early Days of its Existence, Together with Photographs and …
Jamestown Genealogy (in Chautauqua County, New York)
Jamestown, N.Y. 1891-10-21 to 1902-12-31 NYS Historic Newspapers. According to the US Newspaper Directory, the following newspapers were printed, so there may be paper or …
Jamestown Downtown Historic District - Wikipedia
Jamestown Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York. The district encompasses 103 contributing buildings in the …
History of Jamestown
Jamestown was incorporated into a village in 1827 and incorporated into a city on April 19, 1886. Oscar F. Price was elected as the first mayor of the city on April 13, 1886. See More …
Historic Districts - Jamestown Renaissance Corporation
The Forest Heights Historic District, with over 140 properties, is important to the historic development of Jamestown and contains a distinct mix of buildings in various architectural styles.
History of Jamestown Rediscovery | Historic Jamestowne
The Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project has been bringing to vivid life the stories of early James Fort since 1994. As early as 1837, eyewitness accounts claimed that the fort built …
Historical Markers - Jamestown NY
Jamestown was incorporated into a village in 1827 and incorporated into a city on April 19, 1886. Oscar F. Price was elected as the first mayor of the city on April 13, 1886. See More …
Jamestown | Colony, Settlement, History | Britannica
It was named for James Prendergast, a settler from Pittstown, who in 1811 purchased 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land there and built a mill; a settlement developed, and furniture and …