Julien is an unincorporated community in Christian, Kentucky, United States.

Julien, Kentucky
Julien is located in Kentucky
Julien
Julien
Location within the state of Kentucky
Julien is located in the United States
Julien
Julien
Julien (the United States)
Coordinates: 36°50′12″N 87°38′23″W / 36.83667°N 87.63972°W / 36.83667; -87.63972
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyChristian
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID508364[1]

History

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Julien had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Julian was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1909.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Julien, Kentucky
  2. ^ "Our Oldest Town". Kentucky New Era. June 6, 1974. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  3. ^ "Christian County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 16, 2015.