Jamesport is a small city in Daviess County, Missouri. The first European-American settler in the area was Jesse Harris, who came in 1830, building a log cabin in 1836 that now stands in the Jamesport City Park. Founded in 1857, the community was probably named for both Dr. James Allen and James Gillilan, the men who were credited with laying out the town, but it was originally named Auberry Grove for Thomas M. Auberry, then Grant. When the town was incorporated as a city in 1872, its name was changed to Jamesport. Today, the area is heavily settled by the Amish, who came in 1953. The city is accessed by Missouri Highway 6 and F, as well as Route 190. Hickory Creek is east of Jamesport, Edinburg is northeast, and Springhill is southeast while Carlow is to the southwest and Bancroft is to the northwest.
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Housed in four historical buildings in downtown Jamesport, Missouri, the business produces its own line of candles, soaps, and lotions, as well as carrying Crow Canyon Enamelware and other products. A catalog of vendors and products is featured.
http://www.jamesportfarmhouse.com/
Serving meals, sandwiches, and bakery items, the location and hours of operation of the restaurant in Jamesport, Missouri are posted, along with its menu and contact data.
http://www.gingerichdutchpantry.com/
Maintained by the Arbor House Country Inn, the site highlights the Amish in the Jamesport, Missouri region. Included are photographs of the Amish people and businesses, as well as a directory of area stores and Amish building trades.
http://www.jamesport.net/
Comprised of business owners and other individuals in the Jamesport, Missouri region, the Chamber offers networking opportunities, and represents its members in enhancing the local business atmosphere. A guide to local restaurants, hotels, and businesses is put forth, along with information about the Amish in the area.
http://www.jamesport-mo.com/
Family owned and operated, the grocery store is located on South Broadway, Jamesport, Missouri. Directions, hours of operation, advertisement specials, recipes, and contacts are published to the site.
http://www.jamesportgrocery.com/
Previously known as Marigolds Inn, the Jamesport, Missouri hotel features twelve guest rooms, with either one king or two queen beds, and a continental breakfast. Its location, rates, directions, and online reservations are featured.
http://www.jamesportinn.com/
The Jamesport Community Association offers a guide to the Jamesport, Missouri region. Includes is a business directory featuring local restaurants, lodging facilities, retail stores and other businesses, as well as tourist and vendor information, and an overview of the Spillman Center.
http://www.jamesportmissouri.org/
Headquartered in Jamesport, Missouri, the public school system serves Daviess, Grundy and Livingston counties, offering a K-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school and combined middle school and high school. A high school bulletin, elementary school supply list, academic calendar, and breakfast and lunch procies are published.
http://www.trico.k12.mo.us/
Published in Jamesport, Missouri, the weekly newspaper serves Daviess, Grundy, and Livingston counties. Its web edition features local news, a calendar of events, photographs, and advertisers, as well as subscription information.
http://jamesporttricountyweekly.com/
