Julien, Kentucky

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

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

History

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

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


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