Jamestown (California) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California, United States
About Jamestown (California)
Jamestown was founded in 1848 within a few months after gold was discovered in Woods Creek, a mile south of town. This discovery was itself within a few months after the original discovery of gold in Coloma, upstream from Sacramento on the American River at John Sutter's sawmill, that initiated the California Gold Rush. In the earliest years, the American miners continued to mine near Jamestown, while miners from Mexico moved a few miles up Woods Creek to what has now become known as the city of Sonora. Jamestown fell on hard times after the Gold Rush, but had a resurgence in the 1880s and 90s because many underground quartz mines were nearby. In 1897, a steam railroad was built, running at first from Oakdale to Jamestown, and later to Sonora and Tuolumne City, that was headquartered in Ja
Top Attractions in Jamestown (California)
Explore the best things to see and do in Jamestown (California):
- ★Jamestown Gold Panning
- ★Jamestown Historic Jail at Rocca Park
- ★Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
- ★Sunshine Rafting
Where to Stay in Jamestown (California)
- 🏨Jamestown Hotel
- 🏨Miner's Motel
- 🏨National Hotel
- 🏨Railtown Motel
- 🏨Victorian Gold Bed & Breakfast
Jamestown (California) Travel Guide Sections
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