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Excerpt from
Black Gold (African American History of Julian)
by Karen L. Huff
"African Americans started settling the area now known as Julian probably as early as the mid-1860s. Frederick Coleman, former slave, started San Diego's gold rush when he struck gold there in 1869. While bending over for a drink from a nearby creek, Coleman laid eyes on a shimmering piece of metal of which he knew was gold and immediately started panning for more.
As the word spread of Coleman's find, numerous other gold prospectors flocked to the area setting up tents and makeshift settlements alike. The area soon resembled a shanty town. The Coleman Mining District was soon established. This gold rush soon attracted the attention of the Julian and Bailey brothers, the town's would be founders who arrived at some point after Coleman struck gold.
African Americans like Fredrick Coleman, Albert and Margaret Robinson and Americas Newton, to name a few, all played an important rule in the development the town. They are the historic heart and soul of Julian." (Black Gold)
LOCATION AND INFORMATION
The mountain town of Julian is nestled approximately 60 miles northeast of San Diego and is a popular tourist destination. Take highway 78 or 79. The town is a national historic district known for its winter snow, apple pies, wineries, crafts, boutiques, historical gift shops, antiques, restaurants, festivals, quaint bed and breakfasts and more.
If you're
planning a vacation, weekend or day excursion of Julian, upon arrival,
don't forget stop by the America Newton Gift Shop for that
unique memento. In addition, explore Julian's black history by
taking the 45 minute Soul of Julian Tour conducted by the Julian Black Historical Society.
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