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

American House Hotel

Site of

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. American House Hotel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Located on this corner in 1853 was a sturdy, well proportioned 2-story hotel known as the American House. The proprietors, Marchant and Crocker, were proud of their hotel with its healthful location on “Piety Hill” opposite the Court H House. This hotel was family-orientated, orderly and quiet, with no gambling allowed. Surrounding the hotel were extensive grounds with orchards, gardens, and rows of ornamental trees. In the rear was an extensive stable and wagon yard for use of the quests.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers.

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

American House Hotel Site and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. American House Hotel Site and Marker

Buildings in background are unrelated to the American House Hotel Site.

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 El Dorado Hills, California.)

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 El Dorado Hills, California.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. American House Hotel Site and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 936 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.