Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Coloma Greys
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
1. Coloma Greys Marker
This building, perhaps originally a livery stable, was the armory for the Coloma Greys, a local volunteer militia company. After the Greys disbanded in 1862, the building was used as a carriage house by Elias Weller, who lived in the large white house to your left.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 This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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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 it’s use in rocky or forested areas where larger vehicles couldn’t 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 it’s use in rocky or forested areas where larger vehicles couldn’t 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 world’s 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 1870’s.
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 world’s 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 1870’s.
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 1,448 times since then and 23 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.
