Weller House

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. The Weller House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Probably the first structure on this site was Littner’s Exchange, which was later purchased and remodeled by the Bramer brothers. They operated the Orleans Hotel, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon until 1856 when Elias Weller bought the property and converted it to his residence. Portions of the old Orleans Hotel may still be left at the Weller house.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 48.023′ N, 120° 53.469′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker was on Highway 49 (Main Street), on the left when traveling north. Marker is 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

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distance of this location. A different marker also named Weller House (here, next to this marker); Site of Doctor Taylor's Store (a few steps from this marker); Coloma Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Site of Coloma’s Law Offices (a few steps from this marker); Site of Hook and Ladder House No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley (a few steps from this marker); Site of Adams and Company Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Weller's Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

More about this marker. The maker has been removed and replaced by a different marker.

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

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

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. The Weller House and Marker

The Weller House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

3. The Weller House

Weller House image. Click for full size.

California State Library, J.W. Bird - Photographer, circa 1887

4. Weller House

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 982 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.