Jim Crow goldfield

The Jim Crow goldfield was part of the Central Victorian goldfield in Victoria, Australia. Located in the valley of Jim Crow Creek, gold was mined there in the mid-nineteenth century. The goldfield was close to the localities of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.[1]

Relics of gold mining activity can be seen there.[2][3]

Notes

  1. ↑ http://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/admin/file/content2/c7/Daylesfordhistory.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.egold.net.au/objects/DEG000104.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.onmydoorstep.com.au/heritage-listing/4978/jim-crow-creek-gold-mining-diversion-sluice


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