Jamesport, New York
Jamesport is a community of 1,593 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Jamesport
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sound Shore Market, Andrew Gildersleeve Octagonal Building, Hallock Homestead and Hallock State Park Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Jamesport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jamesport
Jamesport is a hamlet and census-designated place in Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the 2020 census, Jamesport had a population of 1,609.
From the Wikipedia article Jamesport, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Sound Shore Market
Farm and orchard · 1.7 mi
5629 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
Museums and landmarks7
Andrew Gildersleeve Octagonal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic building in Mattituck, New York, USA, built in 1854
Hallock Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Hallock-Bilunas Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Jamesport Meeting House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic meetinghouse in New York, United States
Jedediah Hawkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Richard Cox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Hallock State Park Preserve
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Riverhead, United States of America
Great Peconic Bay Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.6 mi
13 Washington Avenue, Jamesport
Restaurants and cafes13
Jamesport Farm Brewery
Brewery and winery · 1.5 mi
5873 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Mo-Th 15:00-19:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Clovis Point Vineyard & Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 0.6 mi
1935 Main Road, Laurel
1 more on the map.
History
Jamesport was first settled in the 1690s and was originally called "Aquebogue." It was renamed "Lower Aquebogue" when another hamlet called "Upper Aquebogue" was established to the west. The Jamesport Meeting House, built in 1731, is the oldest operating church building in Suffolk County
"Jamesport" is named for James Tuthill, who settled with his family in the area south of Lower Aquebogue, on the Peconic Bay, in 1833. Over time, Lower Aquebogue came to be called Jamesport, while the community 1 mile (2 km) to the south, previously called Jamesport, came to be called South Jamesport (and is included in the present-day Jamesport CDP). Upper Aquebogue became Aquebogue.
James Tuthill tried to establish a commercial whaling and shipping wharf on the Peconic Bay, in what is now South Jamesport . But the effort was unsuccessful, because the water in the Bay at low tide was too shallow to accommodate ships. However, the Long Island Rail Road established service between Jamesport and New York City, after which Jamesport became a popular resort area, with several large bayfront hotels. These included the Miamogue Hotel and the Great Peconic Bay House, which operated until 1952. Jamesport also became a thriving fishing community, and was a center for scallop and bunker (menhaden) fisheries.
From the History section of Jamesport, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Jedediah Hawkins Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
400 South Jamesport Avenue, Jamesport
Churches and places of worship2
House of Prayer of Yehoshua Messiah
Place of worship · 0.4 mi
114 Herricks Lane, Riverhead
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Jamesport
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mattituck (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Aquebogue 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Riverhead 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Hampton Bays 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Manorville 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Bridgehampton 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Ridge 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Mastic 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Rocky Point 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Shirley 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Mastic Beach 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jamesport, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JamesportNYMeetingHse, HighAtop94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richard-cox-house, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jamesport Meeting House blocked by Chevy Silverado, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jedediah-Hawkins-House, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hallock-Homestead, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hallock-Bilunas-Farmstead, Americasroof, CC BY 3.0
- Gildersleeve-octagon, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gov John Adams Dix Windmill 20230723 111345, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wind Turbine 20230723 111345, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hardes Farm 20230723 121201, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Weathervane 20230723 121359, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cider Pot 20230723 121352, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WellLighthouseWindpump20230723 121103, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windpump 20230723 121250, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front of the house, Kgkat123, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The back of the house, Kgkat123, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Back of the downs house, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1964 Studebaker Champ truck, rear right (red), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1964 Studebaker Champ truck, front left (red), Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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