Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

A Moving Experience

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024

1. A Moving Experience Marker

Inscription.
A Moving Experience
The town of Julesburg moved three times before settling in its present location. The first relocation was the result of an Indian raid. The second and third were prompted by the need to be close to the railroad. The movement of Julesburg demonstrates the tremendous impact of transportation, commerce and communication on the settling of the prairie.

Dreamers and Believers
Those migrating West dreamed of riches, freedom or just a better life. Over 350,000 emigrants traveled routes parallel to the Platte River. Today, Interstate 76 follows this grand corridor of westward expansion, sometimes called the Great Platte River Road.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 57.97′ N, 102° 15.073′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It can be reached from no nearby street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Julesburg Rest Stop, Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Plains.

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is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Water - Lifeblood of the West (here, next to this marker); Pony Express, Telegraph and Railroad (here, next to this marker); Last Days of the Buffalo (within shouting distance of this marker); Colorado's Wildlife Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Colorado (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pony Express Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Overland City (Julesburg) Pony Express Riders (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Home Companions (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, July 19, 2024

2. A Moving Experience Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.