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{{Short description|State park in California}}
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| photo_caption = The actual spot where [[James W. Marshall]] discovered gold in 1848
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'''Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[California]], United States, marking the discovery of [[gold]] by [[James W. Marshall]] at [[Sutter's Mill]] in 1848, sparking the [[California Gold Rush]]. The park grounds include much of the historic town of [[Coloma, California]], which is now considered a [[ghost town]] as well as a [[National Historic Landmark District]]. The park contains two [[California Historical Landmark]]s: a monument to commemorate James Marshall (#143)<ref name=CHL143/> and the actual spot where he first discovered gold in 1848 (#530).<ref name=CHL530/> Established in 1942,<ref name=CSP.Marshall/> the park now comprises {{convert|576|acre|ha}}.<ref name=CSP.Stats/>
'''Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park''' is a [[state park]] of [[California]], United States, marking the discovery of [[gold]] by [[James W. Marshall]] at [[Sutter's Mill]] in 1848, sparking the [[California Gold Rush]]. The park grounds include much of the historic town of [[Coloma, California]], which is now considered a [[ghost town]] as well as a [[National Historic Landmark District]]. The park contains the [[California Historical Landmark]]s: a monument to commemorate James Marshall (#143),<ref name=CHL143/> the actual spot where he [[Sutter's Mill|first discovered gold]] in 1848 (#530).<ref name=CHL530/> Established in 1942,<ref name=CSP.Marshall/> and Coloma Road (#748),.<ref name=CHL748/> The park now comprises {{convert|576|acre|ha}} in [[El Dorado County, California|El Dorado County]].<ref name=CSP.Stats/>


==Features==
==Features==
The entire route of [[California State Route 153]] lies within the park, and allows visitors to drive to the top of the hill where the monument to [[James W. Marshall]] stands. The Gold Discovery Museum features gold-rush-era exhibits including mining equipment, horse-drawn vehicles, household implements and other memorabilia. The American River Nature Center, operated by the American River Conservancy, features murals of local wildlife, hands-on exhibits, animal mounts and live small animals.
The entire route of [[California State Route 153]] lies within the park, and allows visitors to drive to the top of the hill where the monument to [[James W. Marshall]] stands. The Gold Discovery Museum features gold-rush-era exhibits including mining equipment, horse-drawn vehicles, household implements and other memorabilia. The American River Nature Center, operated by the American River Conservancy, features murals of local wildlife, hands-on exhibits, animal mounts and live small animals.


==History==
==History==
In 1886 the members of the [[Native Sons of the Golden West]], Placerville Parlor #9, felt that the Marshall deserved a monument to mark the grave of the "Discoverer of Gold". In May 1890, five years after Marshall's death, Placerville Parlor #9 successfully advocated<ref name=CSP.ElDorado/> the idea of a monument to the State Legislature, which appropriated a total of $9,000<ref name=CA.Monument/> for the construction of the monument and tomb, the first such monument erected in California. A statue of Marshall stands on top of the monument, pointing to the spot where he made his discovery in 1848. The monument was rededicated October 8, 2010 by the Native Sons of the Golden West, Georgetown Parlor #91, in honor of the 200th Anniversary of James W. Marshall's birth.<ref name=Waymarking/>
In 1886 the members of the [[Native Sons of the Golden West]], Placerville Parlor #9, felt that the Marshall deserved a monument to mark the grave of the "Discoverer of Gold". In May 1890, five years after Marshall's death, Placerville Parlor #9 successfully advocated<ref name=CSP.ElDorado/> the idea of a monument to the State Legislature, which appropriated a total of $9,000<ref name=CA.Monument/> for the construction of the monument and tomb, the first such monument erected in California. A statue of Marshall stands on top of the monument, pointing to the spot where he made his discovery in 1848. The monument was rededicated October 8, 2010 by the Native Sons of the Golden West, Georgetown Parlor #91, in honor of the 200th Anniversary of James W. Marshall's birth. The California Historical Landmark No. 143 marker is at 310 Back Street, {{coord|38.7965|-120.8945|region:US-CA|display=inline}}.<ref name=Waymarking/>


The old '''Coloma Road''' opened in 1847, it ran from Sutter's Fort to the city of Coloma. Marshall traveled the road to tell of his gold find to Captain John A. Sutter. During the 49ers gold rush thousands of miners traveled the road heading out to look for gold and claims.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sierranevadageotourism.org/entries/coloma-road-coloma-no-748-california-historical-landmark/e9f0ad3f-d46e-44e0-af0b-567866a5714d|title=Coloma Road - Coloma (No. 748 California Historical Landmark) &#124; Sierra Nevada Geotourism|website=sierranevadageotourism.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com/landmarks/chl-748|title=CHL # 748 Coloma Road-Coloma El Dorado|website=www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com}}</ref> California's first stage line, California Stage Company, traveled the road starting in 1849, the line was founded by [[James E. Birch (entrepreneur)|James E. Birch]].<ref name=Bancroft>[https://books.google.com/books?id=_ecNAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA151 Hubert Howe Bancroft, ''History of California''] Volume 24, The History Company, 1890. pp.&nbsp;151–152 and notes 46,47,48]</ref> The Coloma Road is a California Historical Landmark No. 748. A marker is in the Gold Discovery parking area at {{coord|38.8023|-120.8927|region:US-CA|display=inline}}.<ref name=CHL748/> There is a second [[Coloma Road, Rescue|Coloma Road]] California Historical Landmark, No. 747, in [[Rescue, California]].<ref>{{cite ohp |747 |Coloma Road #748|2012-10-07}}</ref>
On May 1, 2012, park employee Suzie Matin discovered two pieces of the [[Sutter's Mill meteorite]] (SM14 @ 11.5 grams) right in her front yard.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Marshall Gold Discovery State Park Main Entrance - panoramio.jpg|Park Main Entrance
MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY STATE HISTORICAL PARK, EL DORADO COUNTY.jpg|James W. Marshall monument
James W. Marshall monument.jpg|James W. Marshall monument
James Marshall cabin in Coloma California.jpg|James Marshall cabin in Coloma
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Aug 2019 - Stierch 06.jpg|California Historical Landmark Coloma Valley
ROBERT BELL'S STORE, COLOMA, CALIFORNIA.jpg|Robert Bell's Store in Coloma
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Aug 2019 - Stierch 08.jpg|Wah Hop Store at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
File:Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Aug 2019 - Stierch 01.jpg|California Historical Landmark Coloma Road
Cabin at Sutter's Mill.jpg|Mormon Workers Cabin at Sutter's Mill
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of California state parks]]
*[[List of California state parks]]
*[[California Historical Landmarks in El Dorado County]]
*[[Marshall's Blacksmith Shop]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|refs=
{{reflist|refs=


<ref name=CA.Monument>{{cite web |title=Honored at Last - James Marshall |url=http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Living/Stories/Marshall_Monument.aspx |website=County of El Dorado |archive-url=//web.archive.org/web/20101204090723/http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Living/Stories/Marshall_Monument.aspx |archive-date=December 4, 2010 |deadurl=yes}}</ref>
<ref name=CA.Monument>{{cite web|title=Honored at Last - James Marshall |url=http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Living/Stories/Marshall_Monument.aspx |website=County of El Dorado |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101204090723/http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Living/Stories/Marshall_Monument.aspx |archive-date=December 4, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


<ref name=CHL143>{{cite ohp |143 |Marshall Monument |2012-10-07}}</ref>
<ref name=CHL143>{{cite ohp |143 |Marshall Monument |2012-10-07}}</ref>

<ref name=CHL748>{{cite ohp |748 |Marshall Monument |2012-10-07}}</ref>


<ref name=CHL530>{{cite ohp |530 |Gold Discovery Site |2012-10-07}}</ref>
<ref name=CHL530>{{cite ohp |530 |Gold Discovery Site |2012-10-07}}</ref>


<ref name=CSP.ElDorado>{{cite web |title=El Dorado |url=http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21417 |publisher=California State Parks |year=2013 |accessdate=2014-01-23}}</ref>
<ref name=CSP.ElDorado>{{cite web |title=El Dorado |url=http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=21417 |publisher=California State Parks |year=2013 |access-date=2014-01-23}}</ref>


<ref name=CSP.Marshall>{{cite web |title=Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/484/files/MarshallGoldWebBrochure2013.pdf |publisher=California State Parks |year=2013 |accessdate=2014-01-23}}</ref>
<ref name=CSP.Marshall>{{cite web |title=Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/484/files/MarshallGoldWebBrochure2013.pdf |publisher=California State Parks |year=2013 |access-date=2014-01-23}}</ref>


<ref name=CSP.Stats>{{cite document |title=California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10 |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/09-10%20statistical%20report%20final%20online.pdf |publisher=California State Parks |page=20 |accessdate=2014-01-23}}</ref>
<ref name=CSP.Stats>{{cite journal |title=California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10 |url=http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/795/files/09-10%20statistical%20report%20final%20online.pdf |publisher=California State Parks |page=20 |access-date=2014-01-23}}</ref>


<ref name=GNIS>{{cite web |title=Feature Detail Report for: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park |url=http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:224267 |website=Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) |publisher=USGS |accessdate=2014-09-21 |date=1981-01-19}}</ref>
<ref name=GNIS>{{cite web |title=Feature Detail Report for: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park |url=http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:224267 |website=Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) |publisher=USGS |access-date=2014-09-21 |date=1981-01-19}}</ref>


<ref name=Waymarking>{{cite web |title=Marshall Monument |url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMADY7_Marshall_Monument |publisher=Waymarking.com |accessdate=2014-01-23}}</ref>
<ref name=Waymarking>{{cite web |title=Marshall Monument |url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMADY7_Marshall_Monument |publisher=Waymarking.com |access-date=2014-01-23}}</ref>


}}
}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park}}
* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=484 Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park]
* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=484 Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park]
* [http://www.marshallgold.org/ Gold Discovery Park Association]
* [http://www.marshallgold.org/ Gold Discovery Park Association] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051220193320/http://www.marshallgold.org/ |date=2005-12-20 }}
* [http://www.arconservancy.org/site/c.psKZL3PFLrF/b.5699539/k.7302/American_River_Conservancy__Visit_the_Nature_Center_in_Coloma_California__Explore_handson_exhibits__Free_Admission.htm American River Nature Center]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140110214311/http://www.arconservancy.org/site/c.psKZL3PFLrF/b.5699539/k.7302/American_River_Conservancy__Visit_the_Nature_Center_in_Coloma_California__Explore_handson_exhibits__Free_Admission.htm American River Nature Center]


{{Protected Areas of California|SP}}
{{Protected areas of California|SP}}


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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1942]]
[[Category:National Park Service rustic in California]]

Latest revision as of 12:00, 25 April 2024

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
The actual spot where James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
StandortColoma, California, U.S.
Nearest cityPlacerville, California
Coordinates38°48′00″N 120°53′38″W / 38.800°N 120.894°W / 38.800; -120.894[1]
Area576 acres (233 ha)
Established1942
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation
Official nameMarshall Monument[2]
Reference no.143
Official nameGold Discovery Site[3]
Reference no.530
Official nameColoma Road[4]
Reference no.748

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park of California, United States, marking the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. The park grounds include much of the historic town of Coloma, California, which is now considered a ghost town as well as a National Historic Landmark District. The park contains the California Historical Landmarks: a monument to commemorate James Marshall (#143),[2] the actual spot where he first discovered gold in 1848 (#530).[3] Established in 1942,[5] and Coloma Road (#748),.[4] The park now comprises 576 acres (233 ha) in El Dorado County.[6]

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The entire route of California State Route 153 lies within the park, and allows visitors to drive to the top of the hill where the monument to James W. Marshall stands. The Gold Discovery Museum features gold-rush-era exhibits including mining equipment, horse-drawn vehicles, household implements and other memorabilia. The American River Nature Center, operated by the American River Conservancy, features murals of local wildlife, hands-on exhibits, animal mounts and live small animals.

History

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In 1886 the members of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Placerville Parlor #9, felt that the Marshall deserved a monument to mark the grave of the "Discoverer of Gold". In May 1890, five years after Marshall's death, Placerville Parlor #9 successfully advocated[7] the idea of a monument to the State Legislature, which appropriated a total of $9,000[8] for the construction of the monument and tomb, the first such monument erected in California. A statue of Marshall stands on top of the monument, pointing to the spot where he made his discovery in 1848. The monument was rededicated October 8, 2010 by the Native Sons of the Golden West, Georgetown Parlor #91, in honor of the 200th Anniversary of James W. Marshall's birth. The California Historical Landmark No. 143 marker is at 310 Back Street, 38°47′47″N 120°53′40″W / 38.7965°N 120.8945°W / 38.7965; -120.8945.[9]

The old Coloma Road opened in 1847, it ran from Sutter's Fort to the city of Coloma. Marshall traveled the road to tell of his gold find to Captain John A. Sutter. During the 49ers gold rush thousands of miners traveled the road heading out to look for gold and claims.[10][11] California's first stage line, California Stage Company, traveled the road starting in 1849, the line was founded by James E. Birch.[12] The Coloma Road is a California Historical Landmark No. 748. A marker is in the Gold Discovery parking area at 38°48′08″N 120°53′34″W / 38.8023°N 120.8927°W / 38.8023; -120.8927.[4] There is a second Coloma Road California Historical Landmark, No. 747, in Rescue, California.[13]

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  • Park Main Entrance
    Park Main Entrance
  • James W. Marshall monument
    James W. Marshall monument
  • James W. Marshall monument
    James W. Marshall monument
  • James Marshall cabin in Coloma
    James Marshall cabin in Coloma
  • California Historical Landmark Coloma Valley
    California Historical Landmark Coloma Valley
  • Robert Bell's Store in Coloma
    Robert Bell's Store in Coloma
  • Wah Hop Store at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
    Wah Hop Store at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
  • California Historical Landmark Coloma Road
    California Historical Landmark Coloma Road
  • Mormon Workers Cabin at Sutter's Mill
    Mormon Workers Cabin at Sutter's Mill

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park". Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). USGS. 1981-01-19. Retrieved 2014-09-21.
  2. ^ a b "Marshall Monument". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "Gold Discovery Site". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  4. ^ a b c "Marshall Monument". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  5. ^ "Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park" (PDF). California State Parks. 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  6. ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 20. Retrieved 2014-01-23. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. ^ "El Dorado". California State Parks. 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  8. ^ "Honored at Last - James Marshall". County of El Dorado. Archived from the original on December 4, 2010.
  9. ^ "Marshall Monument". Waymarking.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  10. ^ "Coloma Road - Coloma (No. 748 California Historical Landmark) | Sierra Nevada Geotourism". sierranevadageotourism.org.
  11. ^ "CHL # 748 Coloma Road-Coloma El Dorado". www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com.
  12. ^ Hubert Howe Bancroft, History of California Volume 24, The History Company, 1890. pp. 151–152 and notes 46,47,48]
  13. ^ "Coloma Road #748". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
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