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

Noteware-Thomas House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado

1. Noteware-Thomas House Marker

Inscription. This restored home is typical of a moderately well=to=do merchant’s house of the 1860’s. It represents the economic stability of Coloma, based on agriculture and lumber, after the initial rush for gold had waned. Chauncy Noteware, the original owner, was elected county recorder in 1855. He was also Coloma’s Wells Fargo agent during the 1850’s. Fred Thomas and his wife Cora lived in this house during the 1900’s and had an extensive vegetable and flower garden.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 38° 47.911′ N, 120° 53.465′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on High Street west of Back Street, on the left when traveling east. The resin marker is mounted to a metal stand at the fence line. 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,

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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: The Miller 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 400 feet away); a different marker also named Papini House (about 500 feet away); Kane House (about 500 feet away); Coloma Breweries (about 500 feet away); El Dorado Bath House and Shaving Saloon (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); Papini House (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023

2. Noteware-Thomas House Marker

now near it); Dukehart’s Barbershop and Bathhouse (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

3. Noteware-Thomas 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 608 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.