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

Oregon Trail

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 1, 2014

1. Oregon Trail Marker

Inscription. South of river
Old Julesberg
Stage and Pony Express
Station, 5 mi. S.W.
Trail and station marked
1931

Erected 1931.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 40° 59.176′ N, 102° 15.746′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. It is on West 1st Street (Route 138/385) near Cedar Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West 1st Street, Julesburg CO 80737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Julesburg, Colorado (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colorado (about 600 feet away); The Town that Wouldn't Die (about 700 feet away); Fourth Julesburg (about 700 feet away); Nearby Things to See and Do (about 700 feet 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 Barry Swackhamer, December 1, 2014

2. Oregon Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.