The Town That Wouldn't Die - Julesburg, Colorado
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BruceS
N 40° 59.132 W 102° 15.833
13T E 730173 N 4540756
Historical marker commemorating the four locations of Julesburg, Colorado.
Waymark Code: WM217P
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2007
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The Town That Wouldn't Die
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 know as Weir.
Fourth Julesburg
In the 1880's, a forth Julesburg developed at the junction of the
Transcontinental Railroad and Denver Branch of the Union Pacific.
Originally known as Denver Junction, the town was soon renamed Julesburg,
presumably the last of Jules Beni's namesakes.
No matter what its location, Julesburg has always been an important
waystation on the great Overland Route. From its early days as an 1850's
trading post, a Pony Express home station, end of track for the Union Pacific
Railroad, start of the Colorado Loop of the Lincoln Highway and continuing with
today's modern interstate highways and telecommunications systems, Julesburg
remains part of history in the making. ~ text of marker