Yankee Jims, California facts for kids
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Yankee Jims
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 Yankee Jims
Location in California
Yankee Jims
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18 |
| Reference #: | 398 |
Yankee Jims (also, Yankee Jim and Yankee Jim's) is a small community in Placer County, California.
It lies at an elevation of 2582 feet (787 m) in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Yankee Jims is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west-northwest of Foresthill.
History
Yankee Jims was once one of the largest mining camps in Placer County during the California Gold Rush. The Yankee Jim's post office operated from 1852 to 1940. The name comes from an Australian criminal who hid stolen horses at the site before gold was discovered there.
The town site is marked by California Historical Landmark #398, located on a ridge between the North and Middle forks of the American River.
Yankee Jims today is a small town composed simply of a cluster of homes. Its population was 18 in 2016.
