1871Infrastructure
== History ==
In 1871, a Northern Pacific Railroad work crew set up camp where the railroad would cross the James River, adding another section to the new northern transcontinen...
1872Military
In 1872, the United States Army established Fort Seward, a small post garrisoned by three companies (about 120 men) of the Twentieth Infantry Regiment, on a bluff overlooking th...
1873History
In 1873, Stutsman County became the first official county within Dakota Territory with Jamestown as the county seat.
1877Military
The fort only lasted five years, being decommissioned in 1877—but the railroad remained, establishing a repair yard that was among the city's main industries until the 1960s.
1883Government
Jamestown was founded in 1883 and is home to the University of Jamestown.
1886History
on Tuesday, September 29, 1886.
1889Government
On November 10, 1889, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jamestown was established.
1890Education
After financial hardships, affecting the entire county, Jamestown College had to close its doors in the spring of 1890.
1897History
April 6, 1897, saw a change of name to Diocese of Fargo, with a change of the bishop's seat.
1909Education
On September 22, 1909, Jamestown College reopened after a population growth in the State due to improved farming methods.
1995History
Since 1995, the Diocese of Jamestown is listed as a titular see of the Catholic Church.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 census, there were 15,527 people, 6,505 households, and 3,798 families residing in the city.
2007Sports
The Island Course was the site of the 8th Annual North Dakota Disc Golf Championships in 2007.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, there were 15,427 people, 6,567 households, and 3,555 families residing in the city.
2020History
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census, there were 15,849 people, 6,709 households, and 3,499 families residing in the city.
2021History
Its current enrollment is 908 students in 2021.
2022History
== Demographics ==
As of the 2022 American Community Survey, there are 6,771 estimated households in Jamestown with an average of 2.06 persons per household.
2024Education
In 2024, Anne Carlsen moved operations to the Ballantyne Berg Campus in southwest Jamestown.