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

Saint John's Church

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

1. Saint John's Church Marker

Inscription. Religion played an important role in Coloma’s development and, at one time, the community supported eight different churches. This building was erected in 1858 to replace a log church constructed two years earlier. In 1920 this Catholic church was extensively repaired, giving new life to the old wood frame structure. Services were held here until about 1925. The church is still used today for weddings and special services.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 38° 47.831′ N, 120° 53.554′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and Marshall Park Way, on the right when traveling south on Church Street. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand in front of the church. 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: Mining Ditches (a few steps from this marker); Saint John’s Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabin of James Marshall (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Marshall's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Emmanuel Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); James W. Marshall (about 500 feet away); 200th Anniversary of James W. Marshall's Birth (about 500 feet away); Fate Picks Marshall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. Saint John's Church & Marker

Saint John's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

3. Saint John's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.