Julian City!

Julian City
Landmark #412 San Diego County Visited: March 30, 2013 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The town of Julian!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: 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.

OTHER TIDBITS: This isn’t a historical note, but the apple pie found in this town is the stuff of legend! Really! You can get it all over town, but I had my first slice of Julian apple pie at Mom’s Café! Each fall, you can also visit Julian and pick your own apples from some of the local orchards, making this a fruit adventure worth making!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the San Diego History Center!
  • Become a member of E Clampus Vitus, Squibob Chapter!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Private plaque:

  • Julian Memorial Park
    Washington and Fourth Sts
    Julian, CA 92036

Plaque:

  • In front of Town Hall
    Julian, CA 92036

ANNOTATIONS:
2129 Main St
Julian, CA 92036

From Los Angeles: ~138mi (223km) — 2.3hrs
From Sacramento: ~520mi (837km) — 8.7hrs
From San Diego: ~57mi (92km) — 1hrs
From San Francisco: ~517mi (833km) — 8.7hrs

When should I go? I would recommend this town at any time of year, but the apples are ready for picking in the fall!

Julian City

Julian City

Julian City

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