The village of Jamestown, Missouri is in Moniteau County. The community was incorporated in 1873, and named for Edward and Samuel James, who had established a trading post there in 1846. The history of the village goes back to 1837, when John, William and Joshua Hightower constructed a tobacco factory in the area, at an intersection of roads leading to the river towns of Sandy Hook and Lupus, Missouri. Jamestown is reached by Missouri Highways 87 and 179, with 179 becoming Row Street within the village limits. The Missouri River and the community of Sandy Hook are east of town, and Kliever is to the south.
Recommended Resources
A Brief History of Jamestown, Missouri
Taken from the 1889 History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries & Osage County, Missouri, by Goodspeed, pages 383 to 386, the history of the community up to 1889 is given, including dates and other information about its first buildings, churches, and schools.
http://www.moniteau.net/jtownhistory.htm
The USDA certified organic farm in Jamestown, Missouri uses a mixture of cover cropping techniques, crop rotations, compost applications, hay mulch, and the addition of small amounts of minerals and nutrients, as needed, practicing community supported agriculture, in which each member receives a box of seasonal produce every week during the 24-week growing season.
http://www.happyhollowfarm-mo.com/
The Jamestown, Missouri congregation is a product of a merger of two country churches, the Union Baptist Church which was organized in 1821, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church which began in 1833. A history and profile of the Southern Baptist congregation is offered, with a schedule of events, church calendar, staff directory, and sermon audio archive.
http://jamestownbaptistchurch.com/
The K-12 public school district operates elementary, middle school, and high school curriculum. General information about the district, its programs, and staff are highlighted, and a student handbook, district calendar, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.jamestown.k12.mo.us/
Lance Corporal Leon Bertrand Deraps
Published as a tribute and memorial to the life of Corporal Deraps, a Jamestown, Missouri native who served in the United States Marine Corps, dying while on duty in Iraq on May 6, 2006. Biographical information, and reports of activities and events held in his honor are featured, along with a blog.
http://www.leonderaps.net/
