in JtownsHost CommunitiesJulesburg, known as the “Gateway to Colorado” is locatedin the northeast corner of the state and is the first townin the state greeting travelers heading west to theRocky Mountains. Julesburg, with a population of nearly1,225, boasts an elementary and high school, a large,commercial daycare facility, medical clinic, assisted livingand nursing home, several churches, a swimming pool,tennis court, golf course and a healthy economic climate.This town’s greatest asset is their people; friendly peoplewho get involved.Steeped in old west history, Julesburg was named forJules Beni, a French Canadian frontiersman whosetrading post was established at the Upper CaliforniaCross of the South Platte River. Beni was an unsavorycharacter who worked as a Division Agent for the PonyExpress. At that time, Julesburg was known as the“Wickedest Town of the West, and was a favorite placefor rowdy sorts, soldiers, traders, hunters and otherfrontiersmen who spent their money in riotous pleasure.The stage company sent Jack Slade, a SweetwaterDivision Agent to Julesburg to oust Beni who wassuspected in tampering with the U.S. Mail. After anenduring feud, legend has it, Jack threatened Jules hewould kill him and cut off his ears. The romanticizedtale of Slade pumping bullet after bullet into Jules, thencutting off his ears and carrying them in his pocket isexciting to say the least, but undocumented.In the highly acclaimed movie “Dances with Wolves.” Lt.John Dunbar was stationed at Ft. Sedgwick, originallyknown as Camp Rankin. When the Town of Julesburg wasraided by Indians in February, 1865, its few citizens fledto Ft. Sedgwick and watched their town burned to theground. Although no structures remain on the grounds,visitors are able to visualize the post’s environment andsize.Prior to the completion of the transcontinental telegraphline, Pony Express riders carried mail in both directionsbetween St. Joseph, MO, and Sacramento, CA. Julesburgis the only Colorado town where a “home-station” waslocated, there both horses and riders switched.Located between Interstates I-76 and I-80, transportationhas long been a historical piece of history. The UnionPacific’s “end of track” reached Julesburg in 1867. TheLincoln Highway dogleg entered Colorado at Julesburgand closely followed what is now known as Highway138. Our community offers a high quality pre-school thru12th grade school system, an abundance of shoppingopportunities, local restaurants, museums, a library, avolunteer ran theatre, along with a scenic and historicbyway for everyone to enjoy whether you are juststopping by on vacation or you are looking to relocate.Visit townofjulesburg.com for more information.26
in JtownsHost CommunitiesHolyokeHolyoke is the County Seat of Phillips County, located just ashort 13 miles west of the Nebraska state line in NortheasternColorado. Traveling to Holyoke on Highway 6 or 385 gives youthe sense of how much agriculture plays a role in the successof Holyoke and Phillips County as a whole. Wheat, corn,sugar beets, millet and other fields line the peaceful drive toHolyoke. Holyoke, the “City of Pride and Progress”, is home tonearly 2,300 residents; while the Phillips County population isclose to 4,500.Many local businesses line Main Street and offer variety tothose coming to shop or eat. Outside of day to day activityin Holyoke, annual events include the Dandelion Daze FamilyEvent and Car Show in June, Phillips County Fair in July,pheasant hunting season November through January andCountry Christmas in December. The Phillips County Racewayis all the buzz during the summer months with drivers andspectators coming from miles away for a night at the races.Other activities in town may include a visit to the museum, theLions Club Fishing Pond, or a swim in the indoor pool, just toname a few.As with many other small communities, Holyoke takes greatpride in its school district by offering a quality education andextensive extra-curricular activities to its students. DragonPride can be seen throughout the school year by the supportat both athletic and non-athletic activities alike. OverallHolyoke emulates the Phillips County slogan … ‘Come to see,Stay to live’.Visit holyokechamber.org for more information.27
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