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Julien, Kentucky

Coordinates: 36°50′12″N 87°38′23″W / 36.83667°N 87.63972°W / 36.83667; -87.63972
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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]

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

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.