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County history today

October 16

— 1861 — The first gas lighting was used in Jamestown, illuminating the area and bringing modern lighting technology to the region. This was part of a broader wave of industrialization that transformed everyday life in the mid-19th century.

— 1924 — Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., son of the late President, visited Jamestown and spoke at the Car Barns on Washington Street. His presence in the region highlighted the Roosevelt family’s ongoing engagement with the area and their role in public service.

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