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

Capital Saloon

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

1. Capital Saloon Marker

Inscription. Rebuilt of brick in 1867, one year after the devastating Mariposa fire, Joseph H. Miller's Capital Saloon also saw duty as the Mariposa Post Office. Miller served as Postmaster until his death in 1887. Daughter-in-law Lucy Miller severed as Postmistress from 1887-1909.

After 1909, the building's varied history included a soda shop and later a saloon-barbershop combination. The 1867 bar is still here in its original location.

Erected by Rotary Club of Mariposa.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 37° 29.065′ N, 119° 57.904′ W. Marker is in Mariposa, California, in Mariposa County. It is on Central Yosemite Highway (California Route 140), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mariposa CA 95338, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain

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West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Fremont Adobe (a few steps from this marker); Mariposa Meat Market (a few steps from this marker); John Trabucco Building (a few steps from this marker); Bogan & Company (a few steps from this marker); California Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles (within shouting distance of this marker); Mariposa Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Schlageter Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Wormser's Hardware Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mariposa.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 4, 2014

2. Capital Saloon Marker

This view of the marker is looking northwest.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.