The Free Jim Mine (location: )[1] was a Georgia Gold Rush gold mine located in the town of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA. The Georgia Gold Rush was the first significant Gold rush in the United States. Dahlonega is a city in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, and is its County seat. Lumpkin County is a County located in the US state of Georgia. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule ( The mine was started by a free African American named James Boisclair, who arrived in the area in the 1830's from Augusta, Georgia. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa James Boisclair was an African American Gold miner that achieved notable fame and success during the Georgia Gold Rush. Augusta Georgia is a city in Richmond County, Georgia, United States. Apparently, Boisclair discovered gold on a tract of land but, under state law, could not purchase the land, except through a guardian. A local resident, Joseph J. Singleton became his guardian, thus allowing Boisclair to purchase the land and start what would become known as the Free Jim Mine. The mine was operated by Bosclair for many years. Today, the Free Jim Mine lies underneath the present-day Pine Tree Mfg. plant and other nearby businesses within the city limits of Dahlonega.
Sources
- "Thar's Gold in Them Thar Hills" - Players and Places (accessed December 4, 2006)
- Mines Of The Nation's First Gold Rush, by Sylvia Gailey Head (accessed December 4, 2006)
External links
Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic