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	Jamestown, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although Jamestown was an important centre of government and commerce in the 17th century, the capital relocation to Williamsburg in 1699 sent Jamestown into a gradual loss of prominence, reverting it to a few large farms.
		The colonists chose Jamestown Island for their settlement largely because the Virginia Company advised them to select a location that could be easily defended from ocean-going navies of the other European states that were also establishing New World colonies and were periodically at war with England, notably the Dutch Republic, France and especially Spain.
		Jamestown Festival Park was established at Jamestown Island in 1957 to mark the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown Settlement.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamestown,_Virginia (4064 words)

	Jamestown, Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jamestown is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, in the United States.
		Most of the town's land is comprised of Conanicut Island, but it also includes a number of small uninhabited islands, the largest of which are Dutch Island to the west, and Gould Island to the east.
		There are several active farms on the island, old neighborhoods are intact and historic properties in and near the island - such as windmills and the remains of old military fortifications - remain in place; serving as constant reminders of the history of the island, the Bay and this country.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamestown,_Rhode_Island (1701 words)

	Jamestown Philomenian Library -- Historic and Architectural Resources of Jamestown, Rhode Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Jamestown occupies all of Conanicut Island in the middle of Narragansett Bay, and is part of Newport County.
		During the Civil War, Dutch Island was acquired by the federal government for a military installation, and in the early years of the twentieth century, the government acquired several parcels of land in the southern part of the island and built Forts Getty and Wetherill.
		The southern part of Gould Island was purchased by the U.S. Government in 1909; in 1918 the government acquired the rest of the island for use as a torpedo station and test facility and a hanger and ramp for seaplanes was constructed at the island's south end.
	www.jamestownri.com /library/history.htm (16615 words)

	History of Jamestown
		On May 14, 1607, the Virginia Company explorers landed on Jamestown Island, to establish the Virginia English colony on the banks of the James River 60 miles from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
		Jamestown remained the capital of Virginia until its major statehouse, located on the western end of the APVA property, burned in 1698.
		In 1861 the island was occupied by Confederate soldiers who built an earth fort near the church as part of the defense system to block the Union advance up the James River.
	www.apva.org /history/index.html (904 words)

	RIEDC - - PROFILE: Town of Jamestown
		Jamestown was incorporated on November 4, 1678, and was renamed in honor of Pronce James, later James II.
		Population: The population count for The Town of Jamestown as of April 1, 2000, was 5,622.
		An increase of 5 or 11.1% from the 1980 Hispanic population of 45.
	www.riedc.com /riedc/ri_databank/31/292 (698 words)

	Jamestown National Historic Site (National Park Service)
		In 1934 the rest of the 1500 acres of Jamestown Island were acquired by the National Park Service as part of Colonial National Historical Park.
		Today, through the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project and the discovery of the remains of the 1607 James Fort, the APVA continues to shed new light onto the early story of Jamestown and its settlers.
		As the seat of Virginia government Jamestown became the focal point of Bacon’s rebellion in 1676.
	www.nps.gov /jame (375 words)

	Jamestown Island - Historic Jamestown Virginia
		Historic Jamestowne on Jamestown Island is co-administered by the Colonial National Historical Park (National Park Service) and the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.The National Park Service also maintains the 1608 Glasshouse, which is located off the Parkway, just before the approach to Jamestown Island.
		Jamestown Settlement, administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a recreation of life in the area during 1607.
		The Jamestown Gallery focuses on the life of the colonists from the early beginnings of the settlement to the eventual move of the seat of government to Williamsburg in 1699.
	www.williamsburgonline.com /attract/attract_histjames.html (769 words)

	A Brief History of Jamestown, Virginia
		The rest of the ships had limped into Jamestown in August of 1609, their passengers mostly sick or hurt--one ship was said to carry the plague--and provided nothing but extra mouths to feed--400, in fact.
		The story of the gale and the survival of the ships' passengers on a tropical island much caught the fancy of Londoners; it is thought that Shakespeare based his last play, "The Tempest" (1613) on this very event.
		Raleigh must have followed the Jamestown developments avidly from his cell, and even wrote a letter to Queen Anne in 1610, begging to be allowed to lend his services in person to the colony.
	www.tobacco.org /History/Jamestown.html (5739 words)

	Jamestown Rhode Island Web Sites
		Jamestown Family Practice - A small, island practice with two doctors and a nurse practitioner; taking care of people of all ages, dealing with acute illness and injury as well as providing preventive care and care for chronic conditions.
		Jamestown Community Theater - A non-profit, volunteer organization, founded in 1990, committed to fostering the growth of arts, culture, social awareness, and education of Jamestown young people through joint involvement of youth and adults in theater productions and disussion of related social issues.
		Jamestown RI Rotary Club - Description of the local organization, calendar of activities, and copies of "The Windmill" a record of meetings.
	www.jamestown-ri.info /weblinks.htm (3791 words)

	Jamestown,Rhode Island real estate, luxury homes, waterfront & historic cottages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Jamestown is on Conanicut Island, at the mouth of Narragansett Bay.
		At that time Jamestown had 60 to 70 dwelling houses, one religious society and church, two or three schools, and one grain mill.
		In a subsequent issue of the Mercury, the author of a letter (signed only as "W") stated that the land was being exhausted by poor agricultural practices.
	rhode-island-luxury-homes.com /Jamestown_Rhode_Island_Real_Estate.html (13006 words)

	Jamestown RI - Conanicut Island Visitor Information - Jamestown Rhode Island
		Prior to the detonation, crews removed most of the pavement and made cuts to weaken the girders.
		The second major detonation of the old Jamestown Bridge took place on May 18, when more than 1,600 feet of the two deck trusses on either side of the central gap were removed, along with the top 50-feet of the central supporting piers.
		This temporary channel is restricted to vessels with a draft of no greater than 15 feet and transit is allowed only in daylight hours only (sunrise to sunset), with access limited to ensure only one-way traffic, with no passing or overtaking of other vessels.
	www.jamestown-ri.info (338 words)

	Worlds Colliding: Jamestown Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Appropriately, we started the day with a video on the archaeology at Jamestown by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (quite a mouthful, so it's generally shortened to APVA.) In the video, we met Dr. Kelso for the first time.
		The Jamestown Rediscovery Project started the digging again, and was rewarded in 1994 with the uncovering of remains of the original fort.
		Named JR for the Jamestown Rediscovery Project, archeologists are interested on who he was and why he died.
	www.resnet.wm.edu /~lmwrig/sept7.html (1352 words)

	HISTORIC JAMESTOWNE HOME PAGE
		Welcome to Historic Jamestowne, a place of many beginnings, of many firsts.
		Today, Historic Jamestowne is jointly administered by the National Park Service (NPS), which owns the majority of the 1500 acre island, and The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA), which owns 22½ acres.
		Historic Jamestowne entrance fees of $8.00 per adult.
	www.nps.gov /colo/Jamestwn/jamestown.htm (342 words)

	Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center
		Experience the story of America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center.
		Through film, artifact-filled galleries and outdoor living history, these museums engage visitors in nearly two centuries of our nation's history - from the founding of America's first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
		The Godspeed, Jamestown Settlement's new re-creation of one of the three ships that brought America's first permanent English colonists to Virginia in 1607, has completed its 80-day tour of East Coast six ports and is sailing back to Jamestown Settlement.
	www.historyisfun.org (176 words)

	Conanicut Marina Jamestown, Rhode Island
		The Jamestown Newport Ferry comes to the new season with skilled, licensed captains, friendly mates, music, snacks and drinks on board (soft drinks and a full liquor license).
		The Jamestown and Newport Ferry can offer you a scenic boat tour of lower Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor.
		Charter the Jamestown and Newport Ferry for your special party and give your guests an event to remember.
	www.conanicutmarina.com /ferry.html (153 words)

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