Jolly Jack Creek

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Jolly Jack Creek is a creek located in British Columbia. The creek flows south into Boundary Creek. This creek was named after local prospector Jolly Jack Thornton who was the second white settler in the district. [1] This creek is also called "Jolly Creek". [2]

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Boundary Creek is a creek located in the Boundary Country region of British Columbia. The creek is a tributary of the Kettle River. Boundary Creek flows into the Kettle River from the northeast and was the first creek found to be gold bearing in the Boundary Country. It was discovered in 1859 by American prospectors. Boundary Creek was heavily mined in the first decade after its discovery. It has been mined by many since then including Chinese miners. Gold nuggets worth $50 have been recovered from Boundary Creek.

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References

  1. Akrigg, G.V. (1997), British Columbia Place Names 3rd edition. UBC Press
  2. "Jolly Jack Creek". BCGNIS. Retrieved 17 December 2011.

Coordinates: 49°02′N118°44′W / 49.033°N 118.733°W / 49.033; -118.733

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