Jamesburg, California
| Jamesburg | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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| Coordinates: 36°22′11″N 121°35′25″W / 36.36972°N 121.59028°WCoordinates: 36°22′11″N 121°35′25″W / 36.36972°N 121.59028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
Jamesburg (formerly, Jamesburgh) is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Ventana Cone, at an elevation of 1722 feet (525 m).
John James founded the town in 1867. The Jamesburgh post office opened in 1886, changed its name to Jamesburg in 1894, and closed for good in 1935.
At the county level, Jamesburg is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Dave Potter.
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 Anna Caballero.
In the United States House of Representatives, Jamesburg is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Democrat Jimmy Panetta
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