Jamaica is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 946. Its ZIP code is 05343.

Jamaica was chartered on November 7, 1780. Its name is from the Natick word for "beaver" and is not connected to the Caribbean island nation of the same name. Jamaica contains Jamaica State Park, which is noted for its scenic camping spots and various swimming holes. Jamaica also contains the locations East Jamaica and Rawsonville. The nearest large city is Brattleboro. [From Wikipedia]