1/7/2017
1/7/2017
1/28/2000
1/28/2000
Landmark information
- Location:
State plaque: in front of Town Hall (Washington and Main Sts); private plaque: Julian Memorial Park, Washington and Fourth Sts, Julian - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
1/28/2000 - Date Most Recently Visited:
1/7/2017 - GPS Coordinates:
N 33 4.701, W 116 36.135
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Julian City
March 1870
Following the discovery of gold nearby during the winter of 1869-70, this valley became the commercial and social center of a thriving mining district. Ex-Confederate soldier Drury S. Bailey laid out the town on his farmland and named it for his cousin and fellow native of Georgia, Michael S. Julian. By 1906 most mines were unprofitable. Since then the area has become more famous for the variety and quality of its apple crop.