Julian, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Julian, North Carolina
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 Julian, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Julian, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27283
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| GNIS feature ID | 1021000 |
Julian is a small place in North Carolina, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Guilford County.
Julian is located in the southern part of Guilford County. It sits along North Carolina Highway 62. You can find it just east of U.S. Route 421. Julian is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Greensboro. It is also about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Liberty.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. These areas do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the county they are in. For Julian, this means Guilford County manages services like roads and law enforcement.
Location and Surroundings
Julian is in a rural part of North Carolina. This means it has more open spaces and farms compared to busy cities. The community is connected to other areas by important roads. North Carolina Highway 62 and U.S. Route 421 help people travel to and from Julian. These roads are important for local businesses and residents.
People from Julian
Julian has been home to some interesting people.
- Artist MC Coble is from Julian.
