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

Old Julesburg

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

1. Old Julesburg Marker

Inscription. Due North 1235 Feet is the Original Site of Old Julesburg, named for Jules Beni, whose trading post was established at the "Upper Crossing" of the Platte prior to 1860, junction of Oregon and Overland Trails.
Pony Express Station, 1860-61.
Overland Stage Station, 1859-65.
Burned in Indian raid, Feb. 2, 1865.

Erected 1931 by The State Historical Society of Colorado, The Mrs. J.N. Hall Foundation, Citizens of Sedgwick County Colorado. (Marker Number 19.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Colorado - History Colorado, and the Overland Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1865.

Location. 40° 56.329′ N, 102° 21.704′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. Marker is on County Route 28, 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west. 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. Julesburg in Ashes (here, next to this marker); A Moving Story (here, next to this marker); Neither Rain Nor Sleet (here, next to this marker); Overland City (here, next to this marker); Fort Sedgwick, Colorado Territory

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Hard Duty on the Plains (approx. 0.9 miles away); Early Campsites and River Crossings (approx. 1.9 miles away); Sugar Town (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Julesburg.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011

2. Old 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 1,045 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.