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

Blacksmith Shop

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription. This wooden building, built by Pearley Monroe around 1928, is representative of the many blacksmith shops in Coloma during and after the gold rush period. It provided shade for the forge and protection from the weather. An essential member of the community, the blacksmith repaired and manufactured almost everything made from wrought iron. This included small hardware, wagon parts, as well as tools for both miners and farmers.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 38° 48′ N, 120° 53.418′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is at the intersection of Coloma Road (California Route 49 at milepost 2) and Brewery Street, on the right when traveling north on Coloma Road. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand on the left side of the building. 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.

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: Site of Coloma Livery Stables (a few steps from this marker); Monroe House (a few steps from this marker); G.J. Hazeltine's Daguerrean Gallery (a

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few steps from this marker); Site of Wells Fargo Express and Banking Company (a few steps from this marker); Coloma Breweries (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sierra Nevada House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schulze House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Wright's Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of Sierra Nevada House (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. Blacksmith Shop Marker

Blacksmith Shop Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

3. Blacksmith Shop Interior

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

4. Blacksmith Shop Interior

Blacksmith Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

5. Blacksmith Shop

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 663 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 1, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.