Coloma, California

    
Coloma California
Coloma California

Sign at site reads:

El Dorado County Jails

Coloma's first jail was made of logs and was located around the corner on High Street. The second jail, built in 1855, quickly proved to be too small, and this stone-block prison was erected. It was used from 1857 until 1862. The metal cell that stands nearby came from the county courthouse in Placerville.

Year: 2006

Credit: Personal Collection

Click here for copyright information

Home | Mining Towns | Articles | Links | Town Archive | Article Archive | Update Log | Contact

© Copyright 2004-2008 Westernmininghistory.com

More Western United States articles and travel information can be found at Wander the West

Geology and geosciences community Geosciences