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

Sutter Mill Cemetery – 1848

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 4, 2005

1. Sutter Mill Cemetery – 1848 Marker

Inscription.

Originated at time of gold discovery also known as “Coloma Protestant” or “Vineyard House” Cemetery. Still used by local pioneer families.

Erected 1981 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Larry E. Mowinckel, Grand President. Plaque Honoring Placerville N.S.G.W. Centennial, September 19, 1981.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 38° 47.786′ N, 120° 53.364′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Cold Springs Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within the bounderies of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historical Park. 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: Pioneer Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Coloma’s Pioneer Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Emmanuel Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Miller House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Noteware-Thomas House (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Site of Joe Seeley Home Watchmaker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint John's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mining Ditches (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); American House Hotel (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Papini House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

2. Sutter Mill Cemetery – 1848 Marker

Coloma's Cemeteries image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

3. Coloma's Cemeteries

Sign posted at all Coloma Cemeteries Here rest men and women who saw the beauty and value of this land and chose to remain and built our community. We welcome your visit and request that you show respect by being quiet and orderly. Preserve these graves and markers. Take photographs only. Do not make rubbing transfers of tombstones. Desecration of a cemetery is a felony.

Sutter Mill (Pioneer) Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 4, 2005

4. Sutter Mill (Pioneer) Cemetery

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

5. Sutter Mill (Pioneer) Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,627 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.