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

The Miller House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. The Miller House Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest surviving structures in Coloma, this house was built in 1852 for Hugh Miller, proprietor of the Fashion Billiard Saloon on Main Street. Miller House has been renovated several times since then. From 1964 to 1983 it was the home of noted artist George Mathis and known as the “Friday House”. The building has been a bed and breakfast inn since 1983.

Private Residence

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 38° 47.907′ N, 120° 53.462′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on High Street east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand at the northeast corner of the fence. 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: Noteware-Thomas House (a few steps from this marker); Site of Joe Seeley Home Watchmaker (within shouting distance of this marker); El Dorado County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Coloma's Largest Brick Store (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Papini House (about 500 feet away); Kane House (about

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500 feet away); El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (about 500 feet away); Coloma Breweries (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. El Dorado County Jails (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Papini House (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Coloma’s Largest Brick Store (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. The Miller House & Marker

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 373 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.