Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Jamestown, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Jamestown and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Jamestown
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Jamestown:
- 37.209827, -76.776272
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Jamestown
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected James City County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for James City County
- Since Jamestown is near Surry County and also Williamsburg City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Surry County
- eBird sighting report for Williamsburg City
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Jamestown ...
We found 65 communities that share the name Jamestown.
There is one other community in Virginia which is also named Jamestown.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 64 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 64 communities, 64 are located in the United States and four are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Virginia ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Independence County
- This Jamestown is located in Independence County and lies 834 miles [1,342.2 km]<2> to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Independence County community of Jamestown.
- Johnson County
- This Jamestown is located in Johnson County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km] to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Jamestown.
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Chattahoochee County
- This Jamestown is located in Chattahoochee County and lies 570 miles [917.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chattahoochee County community of Jamestown.
- Clinch County
- This Jamestown is located in Clinch County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km] to the southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinch County community of Jamestown.
- Newton County
- This Jamestown is located in Newton County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km] to the west southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Jamestown.
- Ware County
- This Jamestown is located in Ware County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km] to the southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ware County community of Jamestown.
- Idaho
- Bingham County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Jamestown [Bingham County].
- Latah County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Jamestown [Latah County].
- Illinois
- Clinton County
- This Jamestown is located in Clinton County and lies 700 miles [1,126.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clinton County community of Jamestown.
- Hamilton County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Jamestown [Hamilton County].
- Perry County
- This Jamestown is located in Perry County and lies 699 miles [1,124.9 km] to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Jamestown.
- Indiana
- Boone County
- This Jamestown is located in Boone County and lies 563 miles [906.1 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Jamestown.
- Elkhart County
- This Jamestown is located in Elkhart County and lies 579 miles [931.8 km] to the northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elkhart County community of Jamestown.
- Steuben County
- This Jamestown is located in Steuben County and lies 539 miles [867.4 km] to the northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Steuben County community of Jamestown.
- Iowa
- Keokuk County
- This Jamestown is located in Keokuk County and lies 880 miles [1,416.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Keokuk County community of Jamestown.
- Scott County
- This Jamestown is located in Scott County and lies 799 miles [1,285.9 km] to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Jamestown.
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Cass County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Jamestown [Cass County].
- Ottawa County
- This Jamestown is located in Ottawa County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km]<2> to the northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Jamestown.
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Moniteau County
- This Jamestown is located in Moniteau County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moniteau County community of Jamestown.
- Saint Louis County
- Although located in Saint Louis County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Jamestown.
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- Clark County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Clark County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Jamestown.
- Nye County
- This community is historic and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Jamestown [Nye County].
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Jamestown lies 1,389 miles [2,235.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Columbiana County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Columbiana County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbiana County community of Jamestown.
- Greene County
- This Jamestown is located in Greene County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Jamestown.
- Hancock County
- This community is historic and although located in Hancock County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Jamestown.
- Knox County
- This community is historic and although located in Knox County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Jamestown.
- Morrow County
- This community is historic and although located in Morrow County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morrow County community of Jamestown.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Pennsylvania
- Cambria County
- This Jamestown is located in Cambria County and lies 242 miles [389.5 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cambria County community of Jamestown.
- Carbon County
- This Jamestown is located in Carbon County and lies 257 miles [413.6 km] to the north northeast of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carbon County community of Jamestown.
- Mercer County
- This Jamestown is located in Mercer County and lies 354 miles [569.7 km] to the north northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Jamestown.
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Berkeley County
- This Jamestown is located in Berkeley County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Jamestown.
- Florence County
- This Jamestown is located in Florence County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km] to the southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Florence County community of Jamestown.
- Horry County
- This Jamestown is located in Horry County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km] to the south southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Jamestown.
- Tennessee
- Fentress County
- This Jamestown is located in Fentress County and lies 453 miles [729 km]<2> to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fentress County community of Jamestown.
- Rutherford County
- This Jamestown is located in Rutherford County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km] to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Jamestown.
- Tipton County
- This Jamestown is located in Tipton County and lies 735 miles [1,182.9 km] to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tipton County community of Jamestown.
- Williamson County
- This Jamestown is located in Williamson County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km] to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Jamestown.
- Texas
- Newton County
- This Jamestown is located in Newton County and lies 1,065 miles [1,714 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Jamestown.
- Smith County
- This Jamestown is located in Smith County and lies 1,109 miles [1,784.8 km] to the west of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Jamestown.
- Tarrant County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Jamestown [Tarrant County].
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Jamestown is located in Davis County and lies 1,890 miles [3,041.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Jamestown.
- Salt Lake County
- This Jamestown is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,886 miles [3,035.2 km] to the west northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Jamestown.
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Clay County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Jamestown [Clay County].
- Jefferson County
- This Jamestown is located in Jefferson County and lies 154 miles [247.8 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Jamestown that is located in James City County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Jamestown.
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Jamestown ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Alliance
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south) - Chestnut Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in James City County
- Fieldcrest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fieldcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fieldcrest
- Fieldcrest is located in James City County
- First Colony
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for First Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for First Colony
- First Colony is located in James City County
- Five Forks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
- Five Forks is located in James City County
- Heritage Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Landing
- Heritage Landing is located in James City County
- Hollybrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollybrook
- Hollybrook is located in James City County
- Indigo Terrace
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indigo Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indigo Terrace
- Indigo Terrace is located in James City County
- Jamestown Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown Farms
- Jamestown Farms is located in James City County
- Kingspoint
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingspoint have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingspoint
- Kingspoint is located in James City County
- Kingswood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Mount Pleasant
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant is located in Surry County
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- Pleasant Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
- Pleasant Point is located in Surry County
- Rich Neck Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rich Neck Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rich Neck Heights
- Rich Neck Heights is located in Williamsburg City
- Scotland
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Steeple Chase
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeple Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeple Chase
- Steeple Chase is located in James City County
- Walnut Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
- Walnut Hills is located in Williamsburg City
- Pleasant Point
How Far From Jamestown to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Jamestown to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Jamestown and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<2> to the west northwest (WNW). If you could walk a straight line from Jamestown to Richmond, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 117 miles [188.3 km] to the north (N). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about two hours, a buggy would take 5 days and walking would take 7 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,958 miles [9,588.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,655 miles [10,710.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,535 miles [7,298.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jamestown. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for James City County: www.james-city.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Jamestown, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Jamestown) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Jamestown. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2098, Longitude: -76.7763 |
| <3> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Jamestown could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Jamestown to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.835 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.118 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.244 degrees. |