Guidebook
NO. 412 JULIAN - 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 D. Batley 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.
Location
State Plaque in front of 2129 Main Street. Private Plaque at Washington and Fourth Streets (Next to the Julian Pioneer Prison at 2811 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036)
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Notes
Julian Museum: 760-765-0227 ------- Hours: 10am to 4pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.