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

Nearby Things to See and Do

Julesburg, Colo.

 
 
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
1. Nearby Things to See and Do Marker
Inscription.
1. DePoorter Lakeis located off U.S. 385, just south of Julesburg. It offers fishing, picnic tables, restrooms and a wheelchair accessible pathway around the lake.

2. Hippodrome Theatre is newly restored and a source of community pride. This historic theatre, originally built in 1919, is once again providing films and other entertainment.

3. The Depot Museum is a relocated and remodeled Union Pacific Depot. It showcases Indian artifacts, relics from the four Julesburgs and other items of historic significance.

4. The Fort Sedgwick Museum exhibits pioneer and military collections.

5. The Old Ford Garage is filled with photographs of early Julesburg, restored gasoline pumps, old automobiles and other local memorabilia.

6. Meline Swimming Pool Park offers playground equipment all year, and swimming, picnic tables and restrooms during the summer.

7. Railroad Park provides picnic tables, a gazebo, playground equipment and the chance to watch passing trains.

8. Thompson Park has picnic tables and a rock garden.

9. Sedgwick County Golf Course is a nine-hole public golf course, three miles north of Julesburg on Highway 11.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
 
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40° 59.118′ N, 102° 15.869′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. Marker 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. Touch for directions.
 
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); Fourth Julesburg (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); Last Days of the Buffalo (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.
 
Nearby Things to See and Do Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
2. Nearby Things to See and Do Marker
Fort Sedgwick Depot Museum image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
3. Fort Sedgwick Depot Museum
 
 
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 692 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.

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