Odd Fellows Hall

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1854 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this hall was also shared with religious organizations of the Coloma community. The I.O.O.F. was only one of the many fraternal lodges that were active during the 1850s in Coloma and in most mining towns. Today, Coloma Lodge No.27, is the second oldest Odd Fellows lodge operating in El Dorado County. Rebekah Lodge No.114 shares in the operation of the hall for community events and weekly meetings.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 47.972′ N, 120° 53.391′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It was on Highway 49 (Main Street), on the left when traveling north. Marker and site are located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office

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area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It was also in the American Mountain West.

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 walking distance of this location: Kane House (a few steps from this marker); Site of Virginia Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Robert Bell's Store (a few steps from this marker); Coloma (a few steps from this marker); El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Papini House (within shouting distance of this marker); County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sierra Nevada House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Coloma’s Largest Brick Store

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

The building is in the background.

(was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Robert Bell's Store (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Site of Sierra Nevada House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The marker has been removed and replaced by a different marker.

Also see . . .
1. Town Tour. 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 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Site Map. Mapping locations of historic sites and buildings in Coloma. (Submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Odd Fellows Hall Driveway Entrance Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. Odd Fellows Hall Driveway Entrance Sign

Odd Fellows Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

4. Odd Fellows Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,671 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.