Lotus (formerly, Marshall and Uniontown) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, United States.[1] It is located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Coloma,[2] at an elevation of 722 feet (220 m).[1]
Lotus | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 38°48′06″N 120°54′31″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 238 |
The settlement was established in 1849 and named for James W. Marshall, discoverer of gold.[2] In 1850, the name was changed to Uniontown to commemorate California's admission to the Union.[2] The name was changed to Lotus with the arrival of the post office in 1881.[2]
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