Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Odd Fellows Hall

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1854 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this hall was also shared with religious organizations of the Coloma community. The I.O.O.F. was only one of the many fraternal lodges that were active during the 1850s in Coloma and in most mining towns. Today, Coloma Lodge No.27, is the second oldest Odd Fellows lodge operating in El Dorado County. Rebekah Lodge No.114 shares in the operation of the hall for community events and weekly meetings.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Location. 38° 47.972′ N, 120° 53.391′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Highway 49 (Main Street), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker and site are located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kane House (a few steps from this marker); Coloma’s Largest Brick Store (a few steps from this marker); Robert Bell's Store (a few steps from this marker); Coloma (a few steps from this marker); Sierra Nevada House

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

The building is in the background.

(within shouting distance of this marker); County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma Breweries (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Also see . . .
1. Town Tour. An easy half mile walk along Main Street. This is the area occupied by the historic town of Coloma. There are signs at each site and structure giving a brief description and history. (Submitted on March 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)

2. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Site Map. Mapping locations of historic sites and buildings in Coloma. (Submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Categories. • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers •

Odd Fellows Hall Driveway Entrance Sign image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. Odd Fellows Hall Driveway Entrance Sign

Odd Fellows Hall image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

4. Odd Fellows Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2017. This page originally submitted on March 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,259 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.