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

Weller House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Weller House Marker

Inscription. The first structure on this site was probably Lettner’s Exchange, which was later purchased in the 1850’s and remodeled by the Bramer Brothers. They operated the Orleans Hotel, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon until 1856 when Elias Weller bought this property and converted it to his residence. Portions of the old Orleans Hotel may still be in the Weller House.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

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

Location. 38° 48.024′ N, 120° 53.468′ 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 house. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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.

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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: 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); Bekeart’s Gun Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Weller House (has been replaced with this marker); a different marker also named Coloma Post Office (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. Weller House & Marker

another marker now near it); Weller’s Stores (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.

Weller House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

3. Weller House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.