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

Emmanuel Church

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 3, 2012

1. Emmanuel Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1855, this is the oldest Episcopal church building in the state. It was later purchased and used by the Methodists. James Marshall's funeral services were held here in 1885. The Church remains a popular site for weddings. Contact the Park office for reservations and information.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 38° 47.822′ N, 120° 53.459′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Church Street east of High Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 365 Church Street, 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: Saint John's Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sutter Mill Cemetery – 1848 (about 500 feet away); Pioneer Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Coloma’s Pioneer Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Mining Ditches (about 500 feet away); The Miller House (about 500 feet away); Saint John’s Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Noteware-Thomas House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Regarding Emmanuel Church.

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The Emmanuel Church was built in 1855 by Episcopalians and Methodists. Rev. Charles Caleb Peirce was one of the first ministers. In 1921 this building became the property of the Methodists, who made extensive improvements. Today, this church is cared for by the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Superintendent. The church is open to the public with docents greeting visitors dressed in the period costume of the gold rush era.

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 3, 2012

2. Emmanuel Church

Marker is mounted on a wooden pole to the left of the steps.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 3, 2012

3. Emmanuel Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,465 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.