U.S. Marshal Bungalo Bill has just returned to Tombstone from Coloma, California.
I had a great time visiting the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historical Park. It's a short ride up the trail from Sacramento, near Placerville. This is the home of Sutter's Mill where the Gold Rush of 1849 all began when John Sutter's employee/partner James Marshall discovered gold in the American River. Videos and pictures to follow, both on West of the Pecos and on the Haunted Saloon internet TV show. I interviewed blacksmith Bob Wirth in his shop and spoke with guide Ed Allen in front of the old mill. Sincere thanks to these gentlemen for their time and effort.
Most of the buildings in Coloma are actually part of the state park. It is virtually a ghost town. This is one place I am going to visit again in the near future. If you would like to visit the park, take Highway 49 off of U.S. 50. Don't take the Shingle Springs exit. That drive is now private.
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