Jamestown is a small island that sits in Narragansett Bay in the State of Rhode Island . It is approximately 9 miles long by 1 mile wide. The island was originally called Conanicut Island after the chief Conanicus, a Narragansett Indian Chief. Jamestown was formed by English settlers in 1657. By 1818 the population had grown to 504 people, today it stands at about 6500 with a higher population during the summer months.

The Conanicut Island Land Trust has been promoting land conservation and farmland preservation. Below is a link to more information about Conanicut Island Land Trust conserved properties.

In, addition, the Town, the Jamestown Water Resources Committee, the Audubon Society, and The Nature Conservancy all have protected land in Jamestown.

Conanicut Island Land Trust Properties

Map of Jamestown

Map of Conservation Properties

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