Juliette, Georgia facts for kids
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Juliette
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Window at the Whistle Stop Café in Juliette
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 Juliette
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Monroe |
| Named for | Juliette |
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| • Total | 290 |
Juliette is a small, charming community in Monroe County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
The community is part of the larger Macon area. Juliette was named after Juliette McCracken, whose father was a railroad engineer. The town was formed when two smaller places, Brownsville and Iceberg, joined together. In 2020, about 290 people lived in Juliette.
Juliette became famous because the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was filmed there. After the movie, the buildings used for the town's main street were turned into a fun place for tourists. This included a real "Whistle Stop Cafe," just like in the movie!
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Juliette on the Big Screen
Juliette has been a popular spot for filmmakers. Besides Fried Green Tomatoes, other movies have used the town as a setting.
Other Movies Filmed in Juliette
- Cockfighter (1974): This movie starred Warren Oates.
- A Killing Affair (1986): This film featured Peter Weller.
- The War (1994): A small scene in this movie, starring Kevin Costner, showed the Juliette Volunteer Fire Department.
- Fried Green Tomorrows: Juliette, Ga. Lives (2006): This was a documentary directed by Neill Calabro, featuring Danny Vinson.
Fun Things to See and Do
Juliette and the area around it offer some interesting places to visit and unique traditions.
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site
Just a short drive from Juliette, you can find the Jarrell Plantation. This is a historic site listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It has a museum and a park where you can learn about the past.
Plant Scherer Power Facility
Juliette is also home to Plant Scherer. This is one of the biggest power plants in the United States. It helps provide electricity to many homes and businesses.
Romeo and Juliet Postmark Tradition
Every year on February 14th, which is Valentine's Day, Juliette has a special tradition. The town offers a unique postmark on letters, sharing it with the village of Romeo, Michigan. This tradition started in 1994. It's a fun way to remember the famous play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
