Jamesburg, California
Jamesburg (formerly, Jamesburgh)[2] is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California.[1] It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Ventana Cone,[2] at an elevation of 1722 feet (525 m).[1]
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Coordinates: 36°22′11″N 121°35′25″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Monterey County |
Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
John James founded the town in 1867.[2] The Jamesburgh post office opened in 1886, changed its name to Jamesburg in 1894, and closed for good in 1935.[2]
Government
At the county level, Jamesburg is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Dave Potter.[3]
In the California State Legislature, Jamesburg is in the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat John Laird, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Robert Rivas.[4]
In the United States House of Representatives, Jamesburg is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jimmy Panetta[5]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamesburg, California
- Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 909. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- "Monterey County Supervisorial District 5 Map (North District 5)" (PDF). County of Monterey. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
- "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- "California's 20th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved September 24, 2014.