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 This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.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. Marker 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.

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 from

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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.

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

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

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. The Papini House and Marker

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
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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 1,391 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.