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

Fourth Julesburg

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

1. Fourth Julesburg Marker

Inscription. In the 1880's, a fourth Julesburg developed at the junction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the Denver Branch of the Union Pacific. Originally known as Denver Junction, the town was soon renamed Julesburg, presumably the last of Jules Beni's namesakes.

No matter what its location, Julesburg has always been an important waystation on the great Overland Route. From its early days as an 1850's trading post, a Pony Express home station, end of track for the Union Pacific Railroad, start of the Colorado Loop of the Lincoln Highway and continuing with today's modern interstate highways and telecommunications systems, Julesburg remains part of history in the making.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 59.118′ N, 102° 15.869′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Plains.

It 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Town that Wouldn't Die (here, next to this marker); Nearby Things to See and Do (here, next to this marker); Julesburg, Colorado (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oregon Trail (about 700 feet away); Colorado (approx. ¼ mile away); Prairie Home Companions (approx. one mile away); Overland City (Julesburg) Pony Express Riders (approx. 1½ miles away); The Pony Express Trail (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

2. Fourth Julesburg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.