Jamesburg, California

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Jamesburg
Unincorporated community
Jamesburg is located in California
Jamesburg
Jamesburg
Location in California
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Country United States
State California
County Monterey County
Elevation[1] 1,722 ft (525 m)

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]

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 Bill Monning, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Luis Alejo.[4]

In the United States House of Representatives, Jamesburg is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Sam Farr[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jamesburg, California
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