Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
In Memory of Julia C. Bulette
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2010
1. In Memory of Julia C. Bulette Marker
Julia C. Bulette
Angel of miners, friend of firemen
and administrator to the needy
Brutally murdered Jan. 20, 1867
Julia Omnio Servibus
Presented by Nevada Chapter
E Clampus Vitus July 1963
Erected 1963 by E Clampus Vitus, Nevada Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 39° 18.521′ N, 119° 38.984′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is at the intersection of D Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on D Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bonner Shaft of the Gould & Curry Mine (a few steps from this marker); BOB (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Fire of 1875 (within shouting distance of this marker); V & T Car No. 13 (within shouting distance of this marker); “Sixty-Two” Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Millionaires Club
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a stone monument near the corner of an empty lot on the uphill side of D Street, just to the south of the steps that lead up to C Street.
Regarding In Memory of Julia C. Bulette. Julia Bulette (1832- January 19/20, 1867), was an English-born American prostitute, and purported madam in Virginia City, Nevada. After her violent death, she has been falsely described as proprietor of the most elegant and prosperous brothel in the City and various films and books took inspiration of her real or purported biography. She was said to be the first non married white woman to arrive in the mining boomtown following the Comstock Lode silver strike in 1859. Bulette was a popular figure with the miners, and the local firefighters made her an honorary member of Virginia Engine Company Number 1. She was murdered by John Millain, a French drifter and jewel thief
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 11, 2010
2. In Memory of Julia C. Bulette Marker - Wide View
Looking northeast at the monument. The spire and rooftop of St. Mary's in the Mountains is visible in the background.
Additional keywords. Prostitution
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,557 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
