Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse Marker

Inscription. In the 1850s a black man known only as “Dukehart” operated a barbershop that straddled the creek at this location. Typical of many barbershops of this period, Dukehart’s establishment also provided hot baths for his customers. The water was carried through a trough or pipe into the building and heated. Then the water was poured over the bather, and the used water returned to the creek.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 47.933′ N, 120° 53.383′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It could be reached from Highway 49 (Main Street). Marker and site are located next to the Papini House 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting

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distance of this marker); El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Kane House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Joe Seeley Home Watchmaker (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Robert Bell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Papini House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); American House Hotel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); 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); 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

Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse Site and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse Site and Marker

and replaced by a different marker.

Also see . . . 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 January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,910 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.