Quick Facts
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Hancock County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
The map remembers Jamestown long after the crowds moved on. Jamestown is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,052 at the 2020 census. Jamestown is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Hancock County holds 34 documented ghost towns, including Alba, Ashery, Beagle — Jamestown keeps them company on the map.
The story of Jamestown
Ohio's ghost towns are canal-era villages and coal and iron towns from the state's industrial first act.
Jamestown is a village in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,052 at the 2020 census. Jamestown is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Jamestown is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Jamestown is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Jamestown FAQs
Where is Jamestown located?
What county is Jamestown in?
What is the history of Jamestown?
What remains at Jamestown today?
Can you visit Jamestown?
Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Jamestown, Ohio”), CC BY-SA.