Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Weller’s Stores
Site of
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
1. Weller’s Store Marker
Like many ‘49ers, Samuel and Elias Weller soon quit mining and turned to less exhausting work. The Weller brothers operated two stores in town; one was primarily a tin shop. The brick buildings were called Coloma’s first fireproof structures. Their first store was known as “The Old Stand” with the “Sign of the large Coffee Pot.” Both of the Weller’s Stores supplied the town with hardware, firearms, and cooking utensils. By 1855 the Wellers had added stoves, furniture, crockery, china and glassware. All items were advertised to be sold at small profits, and home deliveries were made at no charge.
Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 48.035′ N, 120° 53.47′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker was on Highway 49 (Main Street), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8
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More about this marker. The marker has been removed and replaced by a different marker.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Weller House (also removed)
Also see . . . Coloma Town Tour. Historic Highway 49 website entry:
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 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional keywords. Gold Rush
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
2. Weller’s Store Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
3. Weller House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
