Where Is Jamestown? Tracing the Birthplace of American History
Michael Brown
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Where Is Jamestown? Tracing the Birthplace of American History
Nestled along the tide-sculpted banks of Virginia’s James River, Jamestown stands as the first permanent English settlement in North America, a foundational chapter in the story of American civilization. Founded in 1607, this modest outpost—just a few miles north of modern-day Williamsburg—marks the beginning of over three centuries of colonial expansion, cultural transformation, and enduring legacy. Its location, chosen for strategic and logistical reasons, shaped the trajectory of early U.S.
