| − | Jamestown is the first permanent English settlment in america. Named after king James I of [[England]]. Colonists landed on a small peninsula on James river on May 14, 1607 and proceeded to Build Jamestown. | + | Jamestown is the first permanent English settlment in america. Named after king James I of [[England]]. Colonists landed on a small peninsula on James river on May 14, 1607 and proceeded to Build Jamestown. Although not initialy led by [[John Smith]], Jamestown flourished under his leadership. |