Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Coloma Greys
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
1. Coloma Greys Marker
Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 48.039′ N, 120° 53.486′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It was at the intersection of Highway 49 (Main Street) and Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north on Highway 49 (Main Street). Marker is located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 314 Highway 49 (Main Street), 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Coloma Greys (here, next to this marker); Crescent City Hotel and Hall (a few steps from this marker); Bekearts Gun Shop
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Other markers no longer nearby. Coloma Post Office (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Wellers Stores (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The marker was removed and replaced by a different marker.
Also see . . . The Coloma Greys. (Submitted on March 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
2. The Coloma Greys and Weller Carriage House Building
Building in background is the Marshall Gold Discovery SHP Museum and Gift Shop.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
3. Concord Mountain Wagon
(Housed inside the building.)
This vehicle was designed for use on rugged terrain. The narrow track and high clearance allowed its use in rocky or forested areas where larger vehicles couldnt go. It was used to take supplies to remote mining camps. It was made by the Abbot-Downing Company, the famous stagecoach manufacturer of Concord, New Hampshire, in about 1975.
This vehicle was designed for use on rugged terrain. The narrow track and high clearance allowed its use in rocky or forested areas where larger vehicles couldnt go. It was used to take supplies to remote mining camps. It was made by the Abbot-Downing Company, the famous stagecoach manufacturer of Concord, New Hampshire, in about 1975.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
4. Studebaker Spring Wagon
(Housed Inside the Building.)
The Studebaker Company of South Bend, Indiana was founded on capital raised by John Studebaker who built wheel-barrels in Placerville during the gold rush. The company became one of the worlds leading carriage manufacturers during the late 19th century, and an automobile manufacturer in the 29th. This spring wagon, an all-purpose light duty vehicle made for fast comfortable travel, was made in Indiana in the late 1870s.
The Studebaker Company of South Bend, Indiana was founded on capital raised by John Studebaker who built wheel-barrels in Placerville during the gold rush. The company became one of the worlds leading carriage manufacturers during the late 19th century, and an automobile manufacturer in the 29th. This spring wagon, an all-purpose light duty vehicle made for fast comfortable travel, was made in Indiana in the late 1870s.
Photographed by Syd Whittle
5. The Weller House
The "large white house" mentioned in marker text.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,709 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
