Julian

History

Julian was settled by French settlers. It was named for Julian Bahuaud, an early settler from France. The first name was chosen as no one seemed to be able to pronounce his last name. In June 1899, Julian Bahuaud was murdered for his money. He lived alone about 1/2 miles south of Julian. The murder went unsolved for 14 years. In 1913 one of three men who were under suspicion had a heatstroke in Kansas. He thought he was going to die so he confessed to his part in the murder. He recovered, was brought back to Auburn where he was tried and convicted. The murderer spent the rest of his life in the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Geography

Julian is located at (40.521309, -95.867413). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• CALVERT ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · AUBURN · 577 students · 18.6:1 ratio
• AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL
  High · AUBURN · 247 students · 13:1 ratio
• AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  Middle · AUBURN · 190 students · 13.6:1 ratio
• LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL
  Other · AUBURN · 37 students
• LEARNING CENTER
  Other · AUBURN