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

Cabin of James Marshall

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Cabin of James Marshall Marker

Inscription. This cabin was erected by Marshall and occupied by him from 1856 : 1870. Born in New Jersey October 8, 1810. Came to California in 1845 – Died at Kelsey, this state, August 10, 1885. The discovery of gold by Marshall in the tailrace of John A. Sutter’s Mill at Coloma on January 24, 1848 started the historic migration to California by land and sea. The original sawmill, the building of which Marshall superintended was located 2190 feet north of this cabin on the American River. On an eminence of 410 feet to the west stands a monument erected by the State of California – The heroic figure of Marshall pointing to the site of his gold discovery.

Preserved by the State of California under the direction of the State Park Commission, Department of Natural Resources.

Erected 1938.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1825.

Location. 38° 47.842′ N, 120° 53.578′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Marshall Park Way, on the left when traveling north.

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Marshall Park Way is a one-way winding road reached from Cold Springs Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is 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 finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mining Ditches (a few steps from this marker); Marshall's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John’s Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); James W. Marshall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 200th Anniversary of James W. Marshall's Birth (about 400 feet away); Fate Picks Marshall (about 500 feet away); Emmanuel Church (about 600 feet away).

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

2. Cabin of James Marshall Marker

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Regarding Cabin of James Marshall. Also see: James W. Marshall marker and all other Coloma and Sutter's Mill markers for more information.

Also see . . . Malakoff: James W. Marshall. (Submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

3. Cabin of James Marshall Marker

Marker is mounted on rock

Marker & Cabin of James Marshall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

4. Marker & Cabin of James Marshall

Plaque is on the boulder to the right of the cabin.

Cabin of James Marshall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

5. Cabin of James Marshall and Marker

Marker is on rock to the right of the cabin

Cabin of James Marshall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

6. Cabin of James Marshall

James W. Marshall - 1884 image. Click for full size.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 1977 Brochure

7. James W. Marshall - 1884

Photographed by California State Parks

8. Cabin of James Marshall Marker

Original Home of James W. Marshall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frashers Foto

9. Original Home of James W. Marshall

Coloma, California Recalls the most romantic and exciting gold rush period the world has ever known. The new El Dorado, where James W. Marshall made his world-famous gold discovery on January 24, 1848, soon brought fabulous wealth to thousands, built great cities and contributed largely towards the saving of the Union during the Civil War.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,570 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 9. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.