Coloma, Historic gold mining settlement in El Dorado County, California.
Located at an elevation of 233 meters, Coloma sits along the South Fork American River, surrounded by wooded hills and historic structures.
James W. Marshall's discovery of gold flakes at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848, initiated the California Gold Rush that brought thousands to the region.
The Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park preserves numerous buildings from the 1800s, including a schoolhouse, stores, and mining equipment displays.
Visitors can explore the restored Sutter's Mill site, participate in gold panning demonstrations, and learn about mining techniques at the museum.
The 1854 discovery of a 12-pound gold and quartz specimen by P.G. Ryan & Co. remains one of the largest documented finds in the district.
Location: El Dorado County
Elevation above the sea: 233 m
GPS coordinates: 38.80278,-120.89444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
American River
25.1 km
Foresthill Bridge
18.3 km
Folsom Lake
22.7 km
Folsom Dam
25.1 km
Auburn Dam
17 km
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
25.4 km
Auburn State Recreation Area
20.3 km
Lake Clementine
18.6 km
Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony
3.6 km
Pine Hill Ecological Reserve
12.5 km
John Pearson Soda Works
11.8 km
Griffith Quarry
24 km
Carpenter Hill
24.7 km
Fountain-Tallman Soda Works
11.7 km
Mountain Quarries Bridge
17.6 km
Bernhard Museum Complex
18.6 km
Combellack-Blair House
12 km
Church of Our Saviour
11.4 km
Faith Episcopal Church
19.3 km
Confidence Hall
11.6 km
Auburn Public Library
18.8 km
Eddy Arboretum
11.6 km
Auburn Masonic Temple
18.7 km
Oddfellows Hall
18.9 km
Griffith Quarry Park & Museum
23.9 km
Sutter's Mill Site
203 m
Placer County Courthouse
19 km
Johnny Cash Trail Bridge
24.7 kmReviews
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