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

The Coloma Road

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 14, 2005

1. The Coloma Road Marker

Inscription.
Alder Springs, south of this point, marks the Old Coloma Road, running between Sutter’s Fort and Culluh-mah (Coloma). Established in 1847, this road was used by James W. Marshall in January 1848 to bring the first gold from Sutter’s Mill to the Fort. Later, travelled by thousands to and from the diggings, it became the route of California’s first stageline, established in 1849 by James F. Birch.

Erected 1960 by California State Parks Commission, Sacramento County Historical Society, and Grand Parlors Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 746.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 38.061′ N, 121° 13.019′ W. Marker was in Gold River, California, in Sacramento County. It could be reached from Nimbus Flat. Located on the west side of the parking lot at the Nimbus Flat Boat Launching facility at Lake Natoma.

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Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Rancho Cordova CA 95670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Heroes in the Sky (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Treasured American River (approx. half a mile away); We Will Not Forget... (approx. 1.1 miles away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. 1.1 miles away); Path of Honor (approx. 1.1 miles away); Natomas Consolidated of California (approx. 2.3 miles away); "Jim’s Bridge" (approx. 3 miles away); Southern Pacific Railroad Superintendent's House (approx. 3.1 miles away).

More about this marker. This plaque was reported missing in 2014 (photo wanted).

Regarding The Coloma Road. This is California Historical Landmark No. 746.

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.

Photographed by Karen Key, February 5, 2010

2. The Coloma Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,219 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on February 20, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.

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