An example of one of the engraved names in the proposed “Walk of Fame”

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Historical figures of Jamestown will be recognized in the road diet project come spring.

During the recent Jamestown Public Works Committee meeting, a “Walk of Fame” of Jamestown’s most notable figures was discussed.

Tourism Executive Director Searle Swedlund says the cost for material and installation are all included in the road diet budget, meaning there will be no cost to the city of Jamestown.

Some mentionable names included in the paved project include Louis L’Amour, Anne Carlsen, Anton Klaus, Elizabeth White, Alfred Dickey and more.

Swedlund explained there was a consensus to only posthumous figures.

The names, designs, and placement for the twenty-one markers will be included at different points along 1st Avenue in Jamestown.

Four locations have been left open in order to recognize future persons.

“The original architects’ plans would have featured a bisonen graved on each paver,” the report added. “We feel this is an opportunity to lift up and educate visitors and locals about the rich past of this community. This simple project will add to the overall features of downtown.”

The project was unanimously approved.