Julian City Plaque

Plaque on the Julian Town Hall

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 D. 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.

California Registered Historical Landmark no. 412.

Originally registered November 15, 1948. Plaque placed by the state department of Park and Recreation in cooperation with the Julian Chapter of Commerce and Squibob Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

September 27, 1986.