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

Robert Bell's Store

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Robert Bell's Store Marker

Inscription. Robert Bell arrived in 1850 and built a wooden store. When this burned down he erected a brick building in the same location in 1853. It was known as “Bell’s Brick Store,” a general merchandise store that also sold feed and grain. The U.S. Post Office was located in this building from 1871-1906.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 38° 47.975′ N, 120° 53.38′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Coloma Road (California Route 49 at milepost 2) south of Brewery Street, on the right when traveling north. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand in front of the building ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Coloma (here, next to this marker); Site of Virginia Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Kane House (a few steps from this marker); County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker);

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El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Papini House (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sierra Nevada House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. Robert Bell's Store & Marker

The marker is in front of the building's left corner.

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 82 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.