American House Hotel

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. American House Hotel Marker

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 47.938′ N, 120° 53.349′ 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 area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Coloma Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of 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); a different marker also named Robert Bell's Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kane House (about 300 feet away); Coloma (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Coloma Schoolhouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Papini House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Robert Bell's Store (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 with no replacement to be found.

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

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. American House Hotel Site and Marker

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

1. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. American House Hotel Site and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,439 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.