Map of Coloma CDP, California

Coloma (Nisenan: Cullumah, meaning “beautiful”) is a census-designated place in El Dorado County, California, US. It is approximately 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Sacramento, California. 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. Coloma’s population is 529.

The settlement is a tourist attraction known for its ghost town and the centerpiece of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Coloma was designated a National Historic Landmark District on July 4, 1961.

It lies at an elevation of 764 feet (233 m).

Coloma CDP overview:
Name:	Coloma CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	El Dorado County
Elevation:	764 ft (233 m)
Total Area:	3.35 sq mi (8.69 km²)
Land Area:	3.35 sq mi (8.69 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0%
Total Population:	2,025
Population Density:	155.29/sq mi (59.96/km²)
Area code:	(530)
FIPS code:	0614764
GNISfeature ID:	1655915; 2582981

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History

Coloma grew around Sutter’s Mill following the finding of gold. A post office was established in 1849 under the name Culloma, changing to Coloma in 1851.

One of Coloma’s earliest settlers was Silas Sanderson (1824–1886), who went on to become the 7th Chief Justice of California. Another was Nancy Gooch, who was one of the first black women to succeed in California.