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

Site of Weller's Store

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Site of Weller's Store Marker

Inscription. The Weller brothers, Samuel and Eliaas, operated two stores in town. The brick buildings were called Coloma’s first fireproof structures. Their first store built in 1853, was known as “Weller’s Old Stand” with the “Sign of the large Coffee Pot.” The Wellers’ Stores supplied the town with hardware, firearms, and cooking utensils. By 1855 the Wellers had added stove, furniture, and glassware. Items were advertised to be sold at small profits, and home deliveries were made at no charge.

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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 1853.

Location. 38° 48.039′ N, 120° 53.472′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Coloma Road (California Route 49) south of Mt Murphy Road, 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. Bekeart’s Gun Shop (here, next to this marker); Site of Hook and Ladder House No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Coloma Post Office (a few steps from this marker);

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Coloma Greys (a few steps from this marker); Site of Doctor Taylor's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Weller House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent City Hotel and Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma Bridges (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 Weller's Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.