Where was Jamestown located (locate on a map)?

Jamestown was located in the Virginia Colony, specifically on the banks of the James River in present-day Virginia, USA. It is situated approximately 40 miles northwest of the modern city of Norfolk. On a map, you can find it near the intersection of the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. Jamestown was established in 1607 and is often recognized as the first permanent English settlement in North America.