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Jamestown, California

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Tuolumne County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Jamestown Highlighted
Tuolumne County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Jamestown Highlighted

Jamestown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tuolumne County, California, United States. The population was 3,433 at the 2010 census, up from 3,017 at the 2000 census. Formerly a California Gold Rush town, Jamestown is a California Historical Landmark since March 16, 1949. It is the home of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the Sierra Railway, which operates steam passenger trains.

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Jamestown, California
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Golden Oaks Drive 18319
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Shaw's Flat, California

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