| Jamesburg | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Monterey County |
| Elevation[1] | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
Jamesburg (formerly, Jamesburgh)[2] is an unincorporated community in Monterey 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]