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Jamestown’s place in gold rush and Hollywood history
In 1848, Benjamin Wood was the first to strike gold in Tuolumne County, sparking the founding of Jamestown, also known as the "Gateway to the Mother Lode." History is well preserved within Jamestown's old buildings and state park, and the creek bearing Wood's name that still draws in gold panners. Jamestown's wild-west setting and views of Tabletop Mountain have also made it a backdrop for numerous Hollywood films. "When they do projects, they always pull extras from the community," says Michelle A'Dair, a local Realtor specializing in the area and working for Friends Real Estate Services who has played an extra herself. Jamestown is located on the Golden Chain Highway corridor and offers easy access to other gold rush-era towns in the valley. Some parts of Jamestown reach New Melones Lake and Don Pedro Reservoir, and it's just a day trip to Yosemite National Park.
Welcome to Jamestown, Ca.
The Walk of Fame celebrates the rich history of movies and television shows filmed in Tuolumne County Jamestown.
Go house boating at New Melones Lake near Jamestown, Ca.
Several antique stores can be found in Jamestown, Ca.
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A housing market meeting different lifestyles
Jamestown's housing market is eclectic, with manufactured homes, historic workman cottages, larger single-family homes, ranches and senior living communities. "We also have houses overlooking the lake and reservoir, as well as some historic homes," A'Dair says. "There's a lot of renewal, a lot of people who've bought old Victorians right on the main street and updated them." Homes in the countryside can be on 20 acres or more. Some come with RV and boat parking, wood-burning stoves, horse fencing and chicken coops. Smaller cottages on the eastern side of town may be on lots less than 5,000 square feet and are within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The median sale price is $435,000 but homes by the lake or those on over 100 acres enter the millions.
Homes with acreage is found near the City of Jamestown, Ca.
Victorian homes are found throughout the City of Jamestown, Ca.
Ranch style homes can be found in the outskirts of the City of Jamestown.
Manufactured homes dot the City of Jamestown, Ca.
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From the historic park to the trail, lake and campground
Rocca Park is downtown, with a playground and picnic areas. It's the starting point for Jamestown's "Walk of Fame," a sidewalk dotted by medallions paying homage to numerous movies and shows filmed in Jamestown. The sidewalk leads to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, where visitors can take train rides on historic locomotives. The park also houses Sierra No.3, which has appeared in hundreds of movies, including Back to the Future III, and made its Hollywood debut in 1920. California Gold Panning guides excursions in Jamestown, but people also explore streams independently. "Someone was just messing around and found a huge nugget near Jamestown," A'Dair says. "It made the news." Jamestown's Table Mountain Trail leads to the top of Table Mountain, where hikers can take in views of New Melones Lake. This lake and Don Pedro Reservoir are popular boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and camping spots. The public championship course at Teleli Golf Club is within 6 miles. Yosemite is roughly 45 miles from town.
The park houses Sierra No. 3 for visitors to see.
Table Mountain Trailhead in Jamestown is a beautiful place to spend the day.
New Melones Lake is surrounded by mountains near Jamestown, Ca.
Rocca Park sits on Main Street in the City of Jamestown, Ca.
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Antique stores, restaurants and a casino for a little fun
Complete with cozy booths and checkerboard floors, Jamestown Frosty has been a popular spot for shakes, burgers and fries since 1969. Morelia Mexican Restaurant serves classics such as chiles rellenos and enchiladas from an old house. Bear Tent Brewing is a small-batch brewery named after a long-gone tavern. Gianelli Vineyards is rooted in a family farm tracing back to the 1800s. Chicken Ranch Casino Resort is also in Jamestown for a bit of entertainment and some fine dining options. Retailers include Tiny Treasures Baby Shop, Mustard Seed Faith Company home goods store and several antique stores. Locals can get groceries at Divine Market Jamestown.
The Emporium in Downtown Jamestown is one of the oldest buildings in the area.
Locals shop at Devine Market for there grocery items in Jamestown, Ca.
Morelia Mexican Restaurant serves classic dishes in the downtown area of Jamestown, Ca.
For entertainment, locals frequent the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, Ca.
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Two districts and a specialized STEM program
Students may begin in the Jamestown Elementary School District. "Jamestown Elementary School is a feeder school to Senora High School. All the students migrate over there," A'Dair says. The elementary school covers kindergarten through eighth grade and earns a C on Niche. Sonora High School is within the Sonora Union High School District and earns a B rating. Chinese Camp School is another option for grades three through six. The B-plus-rated school is home to the Science Academy, a specialized STEM program.
Jamestown School offers classes from kindergarten to 8th grade.
Sonora High home of the Wildcats is near Jamestown, Ca.
Jamestown School sits within one of the quiet neighborhoods of Jamestown, Ca. offers a safe enviroment for it's students.
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Jamestown’s commuter options
The Golden Chain Highway, or California State Route 49, runs through Jamestown. Tuolumne County Transit provides fixed routes to the nearby historic towns of Columbia and Sonora.
The local fire risk
Tuolumne County is prone to wildfires. The Canyon Fire swept through in 2024, burning 85 acres.
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