Jamesburg
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| Coordinates: 36°22′11″N 121°35′25″W / 36.36972°N 121.59028°W / 36.36972; -121.59028 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
Jamesburg (formerly, Jamesburgh)[2] is an unincorporated communityinMonterey County, California.[1] It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Ventana Cone,[2] at an elevation of 1722 feet (525 m).[1]
John James founded the town in 1867.[2] The Jamesburgh post office opened in 1886, changed its name to Jamesburg in 1894, and closed for good in 1935.[2]
In 1968, COMSAT built the Jamesburg Earth Station - no longer operational - in the area. Local legend has it that Jamesburg Earth Station relayed Neil Armstrong's famous Apollo 11 statement from the Moon in July 1969: “it’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”[citation needed]
At the county level, Jamesburg is represented on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Mary Adams.[3]
In the California State Legislature, Jamesburg is in the 17th Senate District, represented by Democrat John Laird, and in the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Dawn Addis.[4]
In the United States House of Representatives, Jamesburg is in California's 20th congressional district, represented by Republican Vince Fong[5]
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Municipalities and communities of Monterey County, California, United States
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county | |
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