Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
El Dorado County Jail
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
1. El Dorado County Jail Marker
Inscription.
El Dorado County Jail. . The first known mention of a jail in Coloma was in 1850. It was located in the Marshall House hotel near the river. The second jail was made of large logs and was located farther up High Street. It was used from 1850 to 1856. The third and final jail and its partial remains are what you see before you. This jail was completed in 1856 while Coloma was still the County Seat of El Dorado. This jail was made of only granite blocks and steel; making it one of the most impressive and secure jails in California at the time. It had eight cells and could house at least 16 prisoners. One of the cells still remains; changed little since the jail was first built., Please do not climb on jail or cell, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
The first known mention of a jail in Coloma was in 1850. It was located in the Marshall House hotel near the river. The second jail was made of large logs and was located farther up High Street. It was used from 1850 to 1856. The third and final jail and its partial remains are what you see before you. This jail was completed in 1856 while Coloma was still the County Seat of El Dorado. This jail was made of only granite blocks and steel; making it one of the most impressive and secure jails in California at the time. It had eight cells and could house at least 16 prisoners. One of the cells still remains; changed little since the jail was first built.
Please do not climb on jail or cell
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 38° 47.959′ N, 120° 53.462′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Back Street and Brewery Street, on the right when traveling south on Back Street. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand in front of the stone building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
2. El Dorado County Jail Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
3. Metal Cage In Front Of The Stone Building
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
4. El Dorado County Jail
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
5. El Dorado County Jail
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
6. El Dorado County Jail
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 131 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.