Bridgeport in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mono County Court House

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 6, 2008

1. Mono County Court House Marker

Inscription. Since April 1, 1881 with the trial of Morton, indicted for theft of gold bullion from the Standard Co. of Bodie, the scales of justice in this building have continuously weighed the problems of Mono County from infancy to this present day. This impressive building remains a classic example of the artisans of yesterday.

Erected 1965 by Bodie Chapter of E. Vitus Clampus in Coaction with The Mono County Historical Society (Dedicated September 25, 1965).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1733.

Location. 38° 15.358′ N, 119° 13.71′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, California, in Mono County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 395) and School Street. The marker is located on the front of the building to the right of the front doors. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgeport CA 93517, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also

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in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The Irwin" (here, next to this marker); Bridgeport Chronicle-Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Frontier Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mono County Memorial Hall (about 400 feet away); "Bridgeport Inn" (about 400 feet away); Bridgeport Elementary School (about 800 feet away); First Bridgeport Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.

Smaller Marker Above the Main Marker on Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 6, 2008

2. Smaller Marker Above the Main Marker on Building

Mono County Courthouse Rededication Centennial
1880 Supervisors-Morris Dick,Chairman,W.A.Loose, William Witherall

1980 Supervisors-Eugene J. Hanson, Chairman, Coy D. Zigler, Vice-Chairman, Joan T. Green, Don N. Sharp, Jr., Robert J. Stanford

Plaque dedicated July 5, 1980 by the Mono County Board of Supervisors

This Marker is Mounted on the Building to the Left of the Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 5, 2008

3. This Marker is Mounted on the Building to the Left of the Entrance

The site for this courthouse was donated by Amasa Foster Bryant and his wife, Eliza Ann Scott Bryant. Pioneers who settled in this beautiful valley in 1862.
Plaque donated by the Mono County Board of Supervisors.

Mono County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 6, 2008

4. Mono County Courthouse

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 5, 2008

5. Mono County Courthouse

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 5, 2008

6. Mono County Courthouse

Vistage Postcard of The Mono County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Merle Porter. Distributed by Royal Pictures, Colton,Ca.

7. Vistage Postcard of The Mono County Courthouse

Description on postcard:
This two story ornate building was built after the county seat located in Aurora in 1863 was found to be in Nevada. Mono County (Mono is possibly a corruption of Monache), a name of obscure meaning applied to the Indians of the area. The County was formed in 1861 of territory taken from Fresno and Calaveras Counties. From 1863 to 1870 the boundry lines were changed four times. The town grew when gold was plentiful from the Bodie area. There are a great number of historic places near Bridgeport...M.P.

Monument on the Grounds of Courthouse Listing and Mapping of Mono County Landmarks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 5, 2008

8. Monument on the Grounds of Courthouse Listing and Mapping of Mono County Landmarks

Historical Monuments and Sites In and About Mono County Dedicated by Bodie Chapter E. Clampus Vitas Mono County Supervisors Sept. 14, 2002

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,888 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on November 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on August 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on September 10, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.