Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Coloma Post Office

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Coloma Post Office Marker

Inscription. Coloma’s first post office opened in 1849 when, against his wishes, John T. Little was appointed postmaster. The post office, first designated as “Culloma, California Territory,” was changed to “Coloma” in January 1851. This tiny building constructed in the early 1930’s, was perhaps the sixth structure in town to house the post office. The seventh post office was opened across the street in 1949 and is still used as the current post office for the residents of Coloma.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by Calfifornia Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 38° 48.03′ N, 120° 53.477′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Coloma Road (California Route 49) south of Mt Murphy Road, on the right when traveling south. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand in front of the old post office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 CA-49, Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is 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 finds 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 marker: Weller House (a few steps from this marker); Coloma Greys (a few steps from this marker);

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Site of Hook and Ladder House No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Site of Weller's Store (a few steps from this marker); Bekeart’s Gun Shop (a few steps from this marker); Site of Doctor Taylor's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent City Hotel and Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Coloma’s Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Coloma Post Office (has been replaced with this marker); Weller’s Stores (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Weller House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Coloma Greys (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A previous marker on the same subject.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. Coloma Post Office Marker

Post Office Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

3. Post Office Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.