Christopher Newport was a famous explorer who discovered the James River. He named it the James River after his sponsor, who was the current King of England - King James. Christopher Newport then colonized the town and called it Jamestown, also to honor the King. An extra fact - Christopher Newport has a city named after him as well...Newport News! :o)
2006-12-01 10:19:11
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answered by Anne C 5
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The colony of Jamestown got its' name from the King of England at that time, King James.
2006-12-03 10:08:11
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answered by Cathy S 2
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The colony of Jamestown, founded in 1607, was named after the king of England at the time, King James I.
2006-12-01 13:56:21
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answered by dennismeng90 6
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The colonists of Jamestown named it after King James I of England.
2006-12-01 10:12:33
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answered by Anonymous
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King James
2006-12-01 10:52:15
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answered by charly 3
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2016-12-10 20:02:14
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answered by ? 4
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fROM king james-the king of england at the time
2006-12-01 10:12:07
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answered by Anonymous
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I suppose it was because James was there
2006-12-01 10:17:38
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answered by Anonymous
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