Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Coloma Bridges
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
1. Coloma Bridges Marker
Inscription.
Coloma Bridges. . Coloma’s first two bridges were located about ¼ mile upstream from here. During the summer of 1849 Jim Stephens built a foot-bridge with a 25 cent toll. In 1850 John Little and Edward Raun built a wagon bridge with a toll house that brought in $20,000 in three months. Among the bridges built on this site was California’s first covered bridge, 1852-1863. A wire suspension bridge, carrying pedestrians only, served Coloma from 1881 until 1916 when the present bridge was built., Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Coloma’s first two bridges were located about ¼ mile upstream from here. During the summer of 1849 Jim Stephens built a foot-bridge with a 25 cent toll. In 1850 John Little and Edward Raun built a wagon bridge with a toll house that brought in $20,000 in three months. Among the bridges built on this site was California’s first covered bridge, 1852-1863. A wire suspension bridge, carrying pedestrians only, served Coloma from 1881 until 1916 when the present bridge was built.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 38° 48.061′ N, 120° 53.476′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Mt Murphy Road and Coloma Road (California Route 49), on the right when traveling east on Mt Murphy Road. 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. Ft. Ross Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Bekeart’s Gun Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Weller's Store (within
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 147 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
