Jamestown (also known as Jimtown) is an

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in Baugo Township,

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History

Jamestown was officially established as a village in 1835, a few years after eight families formed a settlement at the location, which was near a

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community. It was named for its founder, James Davis.

Geography

Jamestown is located at . Jamestown is traversed by Baugo Creek, with the Saint Joseph River to the north.

Education

The community's schools are operated by the

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district, with approximately 1900 students, and include

Jimtown High School Jimtown High School is located in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. It is in Baugo Township, and a part of the Baugo Community Schools system. Athletics The Jimtown football team has won four state titles (1991-1992, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, and 200 ...

, Jimtown Junior High School, and Jimtown Elementary School. The Jimtown school mascot is the Jimmie.

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