1997 archaeological excavation by field crew from California State University - Sacramento. Goal was to explore Coloma's past by studying the proposed Wright store site.

Update and photos of the 1997-1998 archaeological excavations done by CSU Sacramento field crew at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Sites included Weller Hardware Store, Hook and Ladder Company and Apothecary store properties.

Photo and text from the plaque marking the location of James Marshall's discovery of gold in the American River, January 24, 1848.

Lists the postmasters recorded at the Coloma Post Office from 1851 to present.

Brief history of Coloma, with quite a few photos of historic sites and buildings in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Coloma history excerpt from "Gold Districts of California" by W.B. Clark, on the Oakland Museum of California website. Links to other gold rush information.

Description, history and photograph. Lists many of the pioneers buried there, dating back to 1849.

List of pioneers buried here, with dates of birth and death. Earliest recorded burial was in 1860.

Photo and story of this historic building located on Hwy 49 in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

A brief history of Coloma's role in the California Gold Rush, with links to other Gold Rush historical information.

Documents a visit to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Includes clear photos and descriptions of hydraulic mine equipment, Chilean wheel mill, and the California Stamp mill.

Information from an archaeological excavation done by CSUS students and instructors in Spring 1999. Historical photos, plus photos of the dig.