Free Jim Mine
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The Free Jim Mine was a Georgia Gold Rush gold mine located in the town of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States. The mine was started by a free African American named James Boisclair, who arrived in the area in the 1830s from Augusta, Georgia. Apparently, Boisclair discovered gold on a tract of land but, under state law, could not purchase the land since he was black, except through a guardian. A local resident, Joseph J. Singleton became his custodian, consequently allowing Boisclair to purchase the land and start what would become known as the Free Jim Mine. The mine was operated by Bosclair for some years. Boisclair left Georgia following news of the California Gold Rush.
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Location: 34.5347, -83.9725, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
4 places
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Battle Branch Mine ⓘ
mine in Georgia, United States of America, United States of America -
Consolidated Gold Mine ⓘ
historic site and former gold mine in Dahlonega, Georgia, USA -
Crisson Mine ⓘ
Mine in the United States -
Calhoun Mine ⓘ
| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
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| site | mine | Battle Branch Mine | gold mine, mine | Wikidata | |
| site | mine | Consolidated Gold Mine | gold mine, historic district | Wikidata | |
| site | mine | Crisson Mine | gold mine | Wikidata | |
| site | mine | 1828 | Calhoun Mine | gold mine | Wikidata |