Papini House

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. Papini House Marker

Inscription. This home is located near the site of an 1853-1864 bakery and confectionery store and owned and operated by Luther Davis. The impressive Davis home was located on the hill, some 100 feet behind the bakery. Both were dismantled after 1885. This structure was built after 1891 as a home for Davis’ granddaughter, Dorcus Hooper Papini, and her husband, Joseph Papini. It is believed that materials from the original bakery building were used to construct it. The Papinis lived on this site until 1903. The residence was then used as a rental.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 47.947′ N, 120° 53.393′ 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. 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: A different marker also named Papini House (a few steps

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from this marker); El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Kane House (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Bell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Virginia Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. 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 Odd Fellows Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Coloma’s Largest Brick Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Robert Bell's Store (was within

The Papini House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. The Papini House and Marker

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 with a different marker.

Also see . . .
1. California State Parks Video Transcript. Scroll to page 4 for a docent presentation on the Papini House. (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

Rear View of the Papini House image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. Rear View of the Papini House

The sign post for the Site of the Dukehart's Barbershop and Bathhouse Marker can be seen to the right of the Papini House
Click for more information.

Well Replica Located in Backyard of the Papini House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

4. Well Replica Located in Backyard of the Papini House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,632 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.