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Welcome to Jamestown, SA

Jamestown is a town of South Australia in the Mid North region. 207km north of Adelaide, 66km east of Port Pirie, and 43km southwest of Peterborough, it has a population of over 1,400.

History

In 1871, the town, which was originally spelled James Town, was named after the 8th Governor of South Australia from 1869 to 1873, Sir James Fergusson. All the streets in the town are named after towns in his native country of Scotland.

The town was the first in the world to have a plantation forest, the Bundaleer Forest, which was planted in 1876. Products grown in the area include grain, legumes, wool, and timber. Jamestown is also known for being the home of Catford Engineering company.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

The town hosts three events in late September or early October every year. These are the Jamestown Racing Club annual horse racing meeting, a Mural Fest, and the Jamestown Show.