Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American House Hotel
Site of
Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 38° 47.938′ N, 120° 53.349′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is 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 is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
of this marker. Coloma Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Papini House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Bell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Kane House (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Odd Fellows Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.
Also see . . .
1. Discover Coloma. There are four walking tours you can take in Coloma. This easy, half-mile walk goes along Main Street from the Visitor Center to the School House and back. This is the area occupied by the historic town of Coloma. (Submitted on March 18, 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
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.