Midtown in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Coloma Road

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 15, 2006

1. The Coloma Road Marker

Inscription. Sutter’s Fort, established by Capt. John A. Sutter in August 1839, marked the Western end of the Coloma Road. Opened in 1847, this road ran from the Fort to Sutter’s sawmill at Coloma. Used by James W. Marshall in January 1848 to bring the news of the gold discovery to Sutter. It was traversed later by thousands of miners going to and from the diggings in 1849. The Coloma Road became the route of California’s first stage line, established by James E. Birch.

Erected 1960 by The California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Sacramento County Historic Society and the Grand Parlors, Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West. August 14, 1960. (Marker Number 745.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Events • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1848.

Location. 38° 34.311′ N, 121° 28.224′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of L Street and 28th Street, on the right when traveling west on L Street

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. Marker is located at Sutter's Mill State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95816, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sutter's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); California State Indian Museum (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Helvetia Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Albert M. Winn (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Dunn Mansion (approx. half a mile away); William McKinley Park (approx. half a mile away); The First Hundred Years are the Hardest (approx. half a mile away); McKinley Rose Garden (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

More about this marker. This site has been designated as a California Registered Historical Landmark (No.745)

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Coloma Road markers in El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 15, 2006

2. The Coloma Road Marker

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 15, 2006

3. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,704 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.