Coloma Post Office

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. Coloma Post Office Marker

Inscription.
Coloma’s first post office opened in 1849 when, against his wishes, John T. Little was appointed postmaster. In 1851 Coloma received tri-weekly mail service from Sacramento City. The post office, first designated as Culloma, California Territory, was changed to Coloma in January 1851. This tiny building, constructed in the early 1930s, was perhaps the sixth structure in town to house the post office. The seventh post office was opened across the street in 1949.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1851.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 48.03′ N, 120° 53.478′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker was on Highway 49 (Main Street), on the left when traveling north. Marker is located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 314 Highway 49, Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Coloma Post Office (here, next to this marker); Coloma Greys (a few steps from this marker); Site of Weller's Store (a few steps from this marker); Site of Hook and Ladder House No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Weller House (a few steps from this marker); Bekeart’s Gun Shop (a few steps from this marker); Site of Doctor Taylor's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent City Hotel and Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

More about this marker. The marker has been removed and replaced by a different marker.

Also see . . . California Gold Discovery. Coloma-Lotus Business Council website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Post Offices

The Sixth Coloma Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. The Sixth Coloma Post Office

The Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. The Post Office

The seventh and current post office mentioned in marker text.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,328 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.