Jamestown Indiana Map

About Jamestown, Indiana

Jamestown is a locality in Boone County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,107. The population density is 494.6 people per km². Jamestown is located at 39.9267°N, 86.6289°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46147.

Jamestown unfolds across a gentle swell of Indiana farmland, where the rich, dark soil yields its bounty under a sky that often stretches in vast, unbroken panes of blue. It lies 9.0 miles south-west of Boone, IN (from Boone, IN: bearing 230°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Pittsboro. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and golds, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of barns and the occasional farmhouse that seems to have grown organically from the earth. Fields of corn and soybeans march in orderly rows, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the breeze, a sound that carries the quiet persistence of the land. The air itself, especially as afternoon light begins to soften, carries a faint, sweet scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a perfume unique to this midwestern heartland. The history of Jamestown is inextricably tied to the agricultural pulse that has defined this region for generations, its economy still deeply rooted in the cultivation of the fertile ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and the clear waters of nearby creeks, established a community that has maintained a steadfast, unhurried pace. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring spirit of Jamestown remains tied to the land and the small businesses that serve its residents, from the local hardware store to the diner where conversations drift like woodsmoke. The very character of Jamestown is one of quiet resilience, a place where the passage of seasons dictates the rhythm of life, and the enduring strength of community is as visible as the sturdy oak trees that dot the horizon.

About This Jamestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jamestown, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.926711, -86.628893. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jamestown and Boone County.

Detailed location data for Jamestown includes the ZIP code (46517), telephone area code (574, 260), county seat of Boone County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Western Boone County Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jamestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.