Coulterville in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
I.O.O.F Lodge 104
Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026
1. I.O.O.F Lodge 104 Marker
On September 9, 1850 California became a state and the Coulterville Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 104 was instituted a year later, on October 31, 1851. Charter members were Samuel A. Scott, George Wilson Coulter, James Wilson, Robert McKee and W.A. Fredick. In July 1899 the Lodge building was destroyed by fire. Member Mark Panker dashed in the building and saved the regalia, but all records were lost. In March of 1900 construction began on this building and was completed for a cost of $4,197.81. It was dedicated on October 13, 1900 and has served continuously since, as a meeting hall for the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and the community. It has been used as a public school, church, with many marriage vows and last rites having been performed here. For many years under Judge Norman Jacnecke it was also the Hall of Justice for Mariposa County north of the Merced River.
Erected 2020 by E Clampus Vitus Matuca Chapter 1849.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1900.
Location. 37° 42.738′ N, 120° 11.714′ W. Marker is in Coulterville
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mint (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Walls (about 600 feet away); Jeffery Hotel (about 700 feet away); Coulterville (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Coulterville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whistling Billy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coulterville Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sun Sun Wo Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coulterville.
Photographed by Brock Wiley
2. I.O.O.F Lodge 104 Marker
Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026
3. I.O.O.F Lodge 104
The marker hangs to the right of the front doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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