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

Site of the Sierra Nevada House

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Site of the Sierra Nevada House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1850, the Sierra Nevada House was a two-story building with many windows and a broad balcony. Here guests could always expect superb food, excellent ballroom music, and comfortable beds. It was operated by Robert Chalmers from 1852 until 1865, when his sons took it over. The hotel continued to serve travellers until it was destroyed by fore in 1902. A new hotel was built the next year and it too burned in 1925. All that remains of the once grand hotel is the well, visible below.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 47.99′ N, 120° 53.403′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Coloma Road (California Route 49 at milepost 2) near Brewery Street, on the right when traveling north. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand on the side of the road. 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. Site of Wells Fargo Express and Banking Company (here, next to this marker); Site of Coloma Livery Stables (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Shop

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Virginia Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma Breweries (within shouting distance of this marker); G.J. Hazeltine's Daguerrean Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Bell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

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. Site of the Sierra Nevada House Marker

The well is in front of the silver pickup on the right.

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 90 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.