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It's always been known as Jamestown - in honor of King James I of England. http://www.historyisfun.org/History-Jamestown.htm

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Why is Jamestown called James town?

Jamestown is named after King James, who gave the land to the English to colonize it.


Who was Jamestown named after?

Jamestown was named for James I , King of England.


Who is name after Jamestown?

Jamestown, Virginia, was named for King James I of England.


Why is James town called James town?

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How did Jamestown the first permanent English settlement get its name?

Jamestown was named after King James I of England who reigned King when the colony was established. Similarly Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth, the "Virgin" queen, the college of William and Mary was named for the Monarchs William and Mary of Orange, and Williamsburg was named later, after the death of Queen Mary.


In 1607 the British founded their first colony and called it?

The British colony of Jamestown was founded on the coast of what is now the state of Virginia in 1607. The colony was named after King James of England.


Is Jamestown named after James the duke of york?

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Was the colony Jamestown named after st. James.?

The colony of Jamestown was not named after St. James. Instead, it was named after James VI (King of Scotland) and James 1 (King of England).


Was the colony of Jamestown named after St. James?

The colony of Jamestown was not named after St. James. Instead, it was named after James VI (King of Scotland) and James 1 (King of England).


How was the colony of Jamestown different from Jamestown?

Jamestown was created first, in the Chesapeake Bay area. Maryland was named after Saint Mary, while Jamestown after King James I.


Was Jamestown named after King James?

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Jamestown was named for King James.?

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