Gap-toothed and grumbling, the old windmill keeps vigil over the valley where a gravel road has replaced horse and wagon trails. The windmill is more than a machine - it symbolizes survival.The windmill grew up with the American West, supplying . . . — — Map (db m47343) HM
On East First Street (U.S. 385), on the left when traveling east.
Here on the Great Plains where the ramparts of the Rocky Mountains still lies some hours westward, the Mountain State welcomes you. This highway leads up the valley of the South Platte River to Denver. In 1859 and 1860 the gold rush carried . . . — — Map (db m100203) HM
On County Road 63.2 at County Road 36, on the right when traveling north on County Road 63.2.
The Organic Act creating the Territory of Colorado was signed by President Buchanan on February 26, 1861. The act carved from the territories of Kansas, Nebraska, Utah and New Mexico the 104,247 square miles that became the 38th state in 1876. . . . — — Map (db m119436) HM
On County Road 28 at Jenkins Street, on the left when traveling west on County Road 28. Reported permanently removed.
From the eastern prairie to the Rocky Mountains and the western plateau country beyond, Colorado enjoys a rich abundance of wildlife. Protecting this heritage has been a challenge, and Colorado's success is due to the efforts and cooperation of . . . — — Map (db m306451) HM
On County Route 28, on the left when traveling west.
Devil’s Dive
This deep, rugged wash presented problems for stagecoaches.
Drivers of wagons usually circled to the south rather than take the time to hitch up double teams needed for passage through the wash. Ruts made by thousands of . . . — — Map (db m79877) HM
On 1st Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m47367) HM
On County Route 28 2.9 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west.
Cheyenne, Arapaho and Sioux warriors burned the first Julesburg in early 1865. The second Julesburg was formed here, just outside the Fort Sedgwick Military Reservation. At its peak, the community included a store, blacksmith shop, billiards saloon, . . . — — Map (db m47340) HM
On County Route 28 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west.
The senseless slaughter of peaceful Cheyenne on November 29, 1864, at Sand Creek in Southeastern Colorado united the Cheyenne, Sioux and Arapaho Indians.Near here on January 7, 1865, a small band of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers attacked a stagecoach and . . . — — Map (db m47344) HM
On Interstate 76 at U.S. 385, on the right when traveling north on Interstate 76. Reported permanently removed.
For thousands of years, these grasslands have supported tens of millions of buffalo, from the giant species of ancient times to the smaller version of today. As North America's largest land animal, buffalo dominated life on the Great Plains. In . . . — — Map (db m306452) HM
A Moving Experience
The town of Julesburg moved three times before settling in its present location. The first relocation was the result of an Indian raid. The second and third were prompted by the need to be close to the railroad. The . . . — — Map (db m253043) HM
On County Route 28 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west.
When Jules Beni established his trading post here in the mid-1850's, he unknowingly set the stage for a series of four towns that would bear his name. Strategically located at the Upper California Crossing of the South Platte River, the first . . . — — Map (db m47346) HM
On 1st. Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st. Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m47371) HM
On County Route 28 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west.
The Pony Express mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California only lasted a short time in 1860-61, but its romantic image continues to captivate the hearts of the American public. In only 19 months, its riders covered over . . . — — Map (db m47347) HM
On County Road 28 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west.
This Memorial is the
Property of the State of Colorado
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 . . . — — Map (db m47348) HM
On County Route 28 6 miles west of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling west.
Original home station Apr. 3, 1860 - Nov. 20, 1861Reverse "The Leavenworth & Pike's Peak Express Company" started using the Platte River route from Leavenworth, Kansas to Denver, Colorado by August of 1859. A new station was built here at the . . . — — Map (db m47350) HM
Near County Road 28 0.2 miles west of U.S. 385, on the left when traveling west.
(left panel) The Pony Express route was used for a little more than 19 months from April 3, 1860 to November 20, 1861.
Those known and verified riders of the 1860-1861 Pony Express that used “Overland City” (first Julesburg) as . . . — — Map (db m130331) HM
Early settlers relied on travelers to share news of events that had often occurred months earlier. From 1860 to 1861, the Pony Express sped the news between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. Then came the Transcontinental Telegraph, . . . — — Map (db m253040) HM
The first Pony Express trip between St. Joseph and San Francisco was 1943 miles. This first trip took 10 days. The Pony Express operated from April 3, 1860 to November 20, 1861. The trail was located 1100 feet North and Overland City was 6 miles . . . — — Map (db m47328) HM
The semi-arid plains are home to hundreds of wildlife species. but even species specialty adapted for life on the prairie need water to survive. The South Platte River and nearby State Wildlife Areas provide excellent habitat for a variety of wild . . . — — Map (db m47373) HM
Near County Highway 63.2 at County Highway 36, on the right when traveling north.
The Northeastern most county in Colorado was first Weld County, later Logan County and established in its own right April 9, 1889.
It consists of 554 square miles, incorporating 3 towns: The County Seat, Julesburg, Ovid and Sedgwick.
. . . — — Map (db m119437) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m47366) HM
Near U.S. 138 near U.S. 385, on the left when traveling north.
Two panels are mounted on the same stand.
Transcontinental Railroad
The dream of uniting America by rail began its journey to reality in June 1865 when the Union Pacific Railroad Company started laying track westward from . . . — — Map (db m79878) HM
Look to the north. The tree-lined banks of the South Platte River weren't always this way. During the 1800's, grazing bison, flooding and prairie fires kept the riverbanks open. People moving west followed the course of the river and developed . . . — — Map (db m253041) HM
On Interstate 76 at U.S. 385 on Interstate 76. Reported permanently removed.
Colorado's vast plains, rugged mountains, and grand plateaus, so magnificent in their beauty and variety, seem at times to overshadow the state's history and people. But look closely. The story of Colorado is every bit as dramatic as the physical . . . — — Map (db m306453) HM
