Julesburg in Sedgwick County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Town that Wouldn't Die
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 13, 2011
1. The Town that Wouldn't Die Marker
Inscription.
The Town that Wouldn't Die. . Today Julesburg is a thriving agricultural center and the seat of Sedgwick County government. But the town was not always this successful. This modern-day community is the fourth to bear the name of "Julesburg."
The First Julesburg , began as a trading post in the 1850's across the South Platte River from the present-day town of Ovid. The small community was burned during Indian raids in 1865.
The Second Julesburg , rose from the ashes a year later. The new location was about three miles downstream from the ruins of the previous town. The second Julesburg died when the Union Pacific Railroad arrived north of the river in June 1867.
The Third Julesburg, , temporarily end of track for the railroad, briefly boasted a population known for their wicked and bawdy lifestyle. As the railroad continued moving west, the town quickly faded and eventually became known as Weir.
Today Julesburg is a thriving agricultural center and the seat of Sedgwick County government. But the town was not always this successful. This modern-day community is the fourth to bear the name of "Julesburg."
The First Julesburg began as a trading post in the 1850's across the South Platte River from the present-day town of Ovid. The small community was burned during Indian raids in 1865.
The Second Julesburg rose from the ashes a year later. The new location was about three miles downstream from the ruins of the previous town. The second Julesburg died when the Union Pacific Railroad arrived north of the river in June 1867.
The Third Julesburg, temporarily end of track for the railroad, briefly boasted a population known for their wicked and bawdy lifestyle. As the railroad continued moving west, the town quickly faded and eventually became known as Weir.
Location. 40° 59.118′ N, 102° 15.869′ W. Marker is in Julesburg, Colorado, in Sedgwick County. Marker is on 1st Street, on the right when traveling east. 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
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 929 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
