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Coloma

Coloma is a historic place in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000207.

Placerville, El Dorado County, CaliforniaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000207★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Coloma?

Coloma is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is approximately 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Sacramento. Coloma is most noted for being the site where James W. Marshall found gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills, at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848, leading to the California gold rush. As of the 2020 census, Coloma had a population of 521.

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Listing details

Name
Coloma
City
Placerville
County
El Dorado County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000207
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.80056, -120.89174
When was Coloma listed on the National Register?

Coloma was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Coloma located?

Coloma is located in Placerville, El Dorado County, California at approximately 38.80056, -120.89174. See the map above.

Is Coloma a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Coloma is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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