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. Marker 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.

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); Papini House (about 500 feet away); Kane House (about 500 feet away); El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon

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(about 500 feet away); Coloma Breweries (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

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 75 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.