Includes the following communities
Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., Colorado
History
A trading post was founded on the north bank of the South Platte River. The original trading post was named for Jules Beni, from which Julesburg draws its name.
Volga German Congregations
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Volga German Families
The following families are known to have settled in and around Julesburg, Colorado:
Artzer
Bauer
Bieber
Borgens from Frank
Gerk from Marienfeld
Giebelhaus
Heil
Hein
Kautz from Dietel
Klug from Köhler
Lambrecht from Pfeifer
Macht from Köhler
Reigenborn from Köhler
Ruder from Wittmann
Sander from Herzog
Savolt from Husaren
Schiel from Göbel
Schiffelbein from Husaren
Schmidt
Schreiner
Sittner
Vogel
Weiss from Schilling
Weinbender from Köhler
External Links
- Julesburg, Colorado (Wikipedia)
- Town of Julesburg (city website)
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Volga Colonies
Migrated From
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