Arts & Culture

SAN DIEGO'S HISTORIC PLACES: Julian

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published April 30, 2013 at 9:41 AM PDT

The Eagle Mine was one of the first mines to operate in Julian. Visitors can take a tour inside the mine, and learn how it operated.

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On this episode, find out how the historic town of Julian was founded after the U.S. Civil War, and how it survived the Gold Rush of the late 1800s.

We'll tour the town's historic cemetery, gold mine and talk with the grandson of the town's founder - Drue Bailey.

After Fred Coleman discovered gold in 1869, many prospectors (pictured) came to Julian to work in the mines.

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