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

Odd Fellows Hall

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. The I.O.O.F. Hall was built in 1854 by the International Order of Odd Fellow, Lodge #27, and the Baptist Church. The I.O.O.F. was only one of many fraternal lodges that were active during the 1850s in Coloma and in most mining towns. The building was also used as a public school in the 1870’s and when the schoolhouse burned in 1919. The lodge surrendered its charter after Coloma’s population declined. The state acquired the property in 1959.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 38° 47.954′ N, 120° 53.368′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Coloma Road (California Route 49 at milepost 2) south of Brewery Street, on the right when traveling south. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand at the driveway leading to the hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 356 Highway 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: El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Papini House (a few steps from this marker); County Courthouse (a few steps from this

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marker); Kane House (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Robert Bell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Virginia Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Papini House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Robert Bell's Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); American House Hotel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Odd Fellows Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it);

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

a different marker also named Coloma Schoolhouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The marker incorrectly reads "International" where is should state "Independent."

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

Odd Fellows Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

3. Odd Fellows Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.